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According to Chinese tradition, green jade represents the five human virtues of courage, modesty, justice, compassion, wisdom . . . with strong spiritual vibes connected to the heart chakra.
And mix that with some handcrafted bronze work and you have an outstanding piece of art from…
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- Item Number: V-9817
- Provenance/Origin: Nanyang China. Dushan mines. Early 1900s
- Composition: Jadestone, bronze
- Dimensions: 7" tall x 5.5" in diameter
- Weight: 2.75 pounds
- Price: $ 385.00 USD
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Skilled craftsmen created this highly detailed Chi-Lin (aka Dragon Horse) from a special category of Nephrite jade, also known as Xiu or Xiuyan jade. Not quite as hard as other Nephrites, it was mined from Xiuyan City in LiaoNing Province in NE China.
Harder nephrite is…
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- Item Number: S-8862
- Provenance/Origin: Xiuyan City, LiaoNing Province. Circa late - 1990s
- Composition: Xiu Nephrite Jade with wood base
- Dimensions: On base: 16" tall x 16" at widest x 8" deep. Jade alone: 11.5" tall
- Weight: Jade: 23 pounds; Base: 9 pounds
- Price: $ 1,495.00 USD
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Chi Lin – or the Dragon Horse – is a classic feng shui protection cure and mythological creature. Loyal to its owner and a protector to the owner’s house, the Chi Lin is of a royal status than other guardians.
Xiu Jade – aka Xiuyan…
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- Item Number: S-5092
- Provenance/Origin: Xiuyan City China, Hand carved
- Composition: Natural green Xiu (Xiuyan) jade
- Dimensions: Pair: 7" tall x ~9" wide x 2.5" deep
- Weight: Pair: 12.75 pounds on stands
- Price: $ 995.00 USD
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This nephrite jade comes from the head waters of the Yurungkash River (Kulun Mountains), just north of the Hotan in the Xinjiang Province in western China. It’s color is a whitish green celadon.
Artisans carve and polish to a semi-opaque tone…. and then hand polish with…
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- Item Number: S-6399
- Provenance/Origin: Yurungkash River & Hotan. Western China. Hand carved and polished
- Composition: Whitish Green Hetian Nephrite Jade
- Dimensions: Each 9.5" tall x ~5" wide x ~ 2.5" deep
- Weight: 5 pounds for both
- Price: $ 998.00 USD
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Funerary and tomb art pieces depicting the mythological bird – fenghuang / phoenix – first appeared over 8000 years ago on jade and pottery pieces among the northeastern tribes of China. During the Hongshan Culture (4700 – 2900 B.C.), handcarved jade pieces like this were produced to…
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- Item Number: S-9196
- Provenance/Origin: China. Early to Late 1800s
- Composition: Jade
- Dimensions: 6" tall x 7" wide x 2.5" deep
- Weight: 3.75 pounds
- Price: $ 380.00 USD
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This is a great piece acquired in 2001 from an estate sale in Orange County California. The Pixiu is a hybrid creature that is meant to be a protector of Feng Shui practitioners. It was hand carved, polished and is probably from mid- to late-1900s period.
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- Item Number: S-5164
- Provenance/Origin: China. Mid- to Late-1900s
- Composition: Green stone
- Dimensions: 6" tall x 7" at widest
- Weight: 3.75 pounds
- Price: $ 135.00 USD
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Detail: This is a statue carved in the form of a royal court attendant. The style is from the Tang Dynasty. The caramel color is just gorgeous. The statue is in perfect condition. Circa mid-1900’s… or perhaps earlier. Stand not included.
- Item Number: S-5095
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa mid-1900's or earlier
- Composition: Soft jade
- Dimensions: 11.5" tall x 4" at widest
- Weight: 5.25 pounds
- Price: $ 210.00 USD
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Detail: I have had this opener in my personal collection for a number of years. High quality Jadeite and brass that is lightly engraved with a floral motif. Silk box. Superb quality and in good condition. A great and lasting gift for someone special or…
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- Item Number: O-2224
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa late-1800's or early-1900s
- Composition: Jadeite and brass
- Dimensions: 9.5" long x .75" at widest near jade handle
- Weight: .5 pound
- Price: $ 95.00 USD
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Detail: Hand carved in a jade material. No personalized seal has been carved into the bottom. Nice designs on side and a small foo dog / lion on the top. Circa mid-1900’s. I have personalized two chops for my own use. It is easy to do…
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- Item Number: O-6151
- Provenance/Origin: China. Mid-1900's
- Composition: Jade
- Dimensions: 2.75" tall x .75" square
- Weight: 1.3 ounces
- Price: $25.00 USD
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Detail: This is a very ornate jade carving that is probably circa mid-1900’s. Notice the contrast between the polished and unpolished areas. Also note the rings that were carved around the handles. Very nicely done. From a private collection in the LA vicinity. With lid.…
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- Item Number: C-0382
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa mid-1900's
- Composition: Archaic jade
- Dimensions: 7" tall x 4.75" at widest
- Weight: 1.5 pounds
- Price: $110.00 USD
