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This is a casting of a Cheetah head on a marble pedestal, signed by P.J. Mene. The lost wax method was used and it is detailed and gorgeous. There is a seal from the European Bronze Society affixed.
A great addition to your collection of African wildlife.
- Item Number: S-3645
- Provenance/Origin: Spanish Foundry. Recent
- Composition: Bronze with marble base.
- Dimensions: 5.25" head only. 8.25" head & bronze. 10" total height.
- Weight: 4 pounds
- Price: $ 165.00 USD
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Detail: I’m not sure where this chop / seal was made but it has been with a family for about 50 years. It is not very detailed as one would expect from archaic jade but it is unique. The dragon is standing on a square pedestal.…
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- Item Number: O-0073
- Provenance/Origin: Unknown. Circa at least mid-1900's
- Composition: Archaic Jade
- Dimensions: 8" tall x 2.75" at widest
- Weight: 2.25 pounds
- Price: $110.00 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.…
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- 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: 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
