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NOTHING beats an antique pair of these creatures with the head of a dragon, body of a horse and scales of a carp fish. The energy, the detail and the workmanship is spectacular!! It is believed that if you look into the eyes of the…
Continue reading → - Item Number: S-1322
- Provenance/Origin: Foundry in Nanning in Guangxi Province China. Circa early 1900s
- Composition: Heavy Brass
- Dimensions: Pair: ~10" tall x x 10" width x 4" deep
- Weight: Pair: 22.5 pounds
- Price: $ 1,125.00 USD
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Detail: Tested and confirmed to be true nephrite jade. Shaped as a Pixiu which is a mythical creature representing wealth . . . and a voracious appetite for gold and silver. Circa early 1900’s and from a Chinese jade dealer/collector in Maryland.
Sorry, this item… Continue reading → - Item Number: S-8456
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Nephrite Jade
- Dimensions: 1.75" tall x 3" long
- Weight: 4 ounces
- Price: $85.00 USD
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Detail: I do not have a lot of details on this chop but it appears to be a silver and nickel composite. I secured this from a Midwest antique dealer. I think it is a Qilin, a mythical Chinese beast. They are known as good omens.…
Continue reading → - Item Number: O-3026
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa late-1800's
- Composition: Silver and nickel
- Dimensions: 2.75" tall x 3.25" long
- Weight: 4 ounces
- Price: $75.00 USD
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Detail: This Pixiu is a Chinese mythical hybrid creature that – according to stories – is able to draw wealth (especially gold and silver) to its owners. Acquired from one of our agents in Beijing. Circa mid-1900’s. Pristine condition.
- Item Number: S-3522
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Porcelain
- Dimensions: 6.75" tall x 12" long
- Weight: 3.75 pounds
- Price: $225.00 USD
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Detail: Mythical hybrid creature – also called Pi Yao – considered to be a powerful protector to practitioners of Feng Shui. Also influences and protects wealth of its owner. Jasper is a type of quartz.
Sorry, this item has been sold. CONTACT US for other items that have similar characteristics. - Item Number: S-8307
- Provenance/Origin: China. From estate sale in 1985.
- Composition: Jasper stone
- Dimensions: 6.25" tall x 8" wide
- Weight: 3.75 pounds
- Price: $145.00 USD
