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Mixed collection of old beads… as follows the silver beads are old Sri Lanka beads as are the two cut cobalt blue crystal glass, two Khotan nephrite natural pebbles, one bowenite bead and two old banded agates. Scale is metric in enlargements. Free shipping.

Twin lotus pods on one stalk signify permanent and single minded love in old Chinese culture. This is Qing Dynasty natural Burmese Jadeite, the green color will not fade. Please note scale is metric. Free shipping.

Ensemble of seven small antique natural Burma Jade, circa Qing Dynasty “lucky charms", the green colors are original and will not fade. Scale is metric, see descriptions under enlargements. Free shipping.

Small Burmese natural jade hairpin circa Qing Dynasty in good condition with nice green splashes, which are original colors and will not fade. L: 7.9cm/3.1in and W: 1.4cm/.5in. Free shipping

Lovely old and unusual lady’s belt with two white Chinese nephrite cabochons with incised bats and peaches (these most likely came from and older small Ruyi scepter). Fine silver workmanship with blue and green enamel, there are 6 bats on the back as well as 4 repoussé bats under the enamel. High silver content and in excellent condition. The metal works dates to first half 20th century while the jade is Qing Dynasty. Total length is 15.2cm/6in. 82 grams. Free shipping.

Good stone replica (I repeat replica), of a Liangzhu Period Cong, which flourished in China Yangtze River Delta circa 3300–2300 BCE. Please bear in mind that one recently sold at Sotheby’s for $3,900,000.USD, so for a collector on a budget this is the next best thing. H: 16cm/6in x D: 6cm/3.1in.

Good white nephrite reproduction of Western Zhou to Han Dynasty of an oval shaped Jade Bi with Chilong mythical beasts. Considering that an original would be over $100,000 USD, this the next best thing. L: 12cm/4.8in and W: 9cm/3.5in.L: 12cm/4.8in and W: 9cm/3.5in. Free shipping.

Lovely carved nephrite pendant with classic “cat on a leaf” motif. This piece has been re-carved to appear as the cat is sitting on a peapod (peapods being one of the myriad of Chinese symbols wishing one to have many children), but was really done to hide the damage on the sides of a larger leaf. This sill retains it’s essence of “kittyness” as she reposes languidly on the leaf. L: 7cm/2.8in. Free shipping.

Archaic (Zhou) style nephrite bi with raised dots and mythical beasts. H: 10:8cm/4.2in and W: D: 8.8cm/3.5in. Thickness 1mm. There is one chip on the side that appears to have occurred during carving due to an inclusion.

Antique Chinese nephrite perforated disc (Bi). Ming Dynasty or earlier. Note last enlargement for old cutting lines in center. Free shipping Hong Kong registered airmail. D: 8.1cm/2.4in and 3mm/.1in in thickness.

Lovely Qing Dynasty pendant of a monkey on a leaf, “staring at the moon”, carved from carnelian. An unusually fat piece with a rich dark color rarely seen in Chinese carnelian. L: 4.7cm/1.8in and W: 3.5cm/1.4in. There is one small chip on the back of the hole noted in 2nd enlargement. Included is an adjustable macramé cord, and free shipping via Hong Registered Airmail.

Good Ming Dynasty, Khotan jade carving of a flower. This was used as a button or clothing decoration- an authentic genuine Ming piece- difficult to get these days. D: 4.1cm/1.2in x thickness 1cm/.4in, weight 24 grams. A few “flea bites” on the edge of petals and original inclusion following the carving, noted in enlargements. Free shipping.

Pretty little antique white Burmese jade pendant, adjustable cord and free shipping via Hong Registered Airmail. H: 31.8mm and W: 19.7mm. Carved with bat, coins and lingzhi with splash of apple green at the bottom. Free shipping.

Lovely Burmese jade heart with big splashes of Apple Green color. This is the original color and guaranteed to be not dyed. this deserves a gold chain. H: 30.5mm x 25.6mm (thickness 4.8mm), approximately 7 grams. Free shipping.

Classic Nephrite Cong. This is oldest Chinese form still used in its art today. The earliest examples were from the Liangzhu Culture circa 3400 BCE. It’s theorized that the square outer shape represented the while the inner round shape represented the Heavens. Nice nephrite jade - very smooth and tactile may be used as a toggle or scholar’s contemplation piece. H: 5.7cm/2.3in and W: 2.7/1.1. 72 grams.

Old nephrite chord fastener, this shape and style are usually associated with horse tack and bridles. This archaic style has been found in the Tang and Liao periods. L: 2.7cm/1.1in, W: 2.1cm/o.8in and 1cm/0.4in thick. 12 grams.

Large natural Burmese Jade ”Bi” pedant set on cord with two jade beads. Genuine Hong Kong “bling”. D: 5cm/1.9in x W: 1.2cm/0.5in. 94 grams. Free shipping.

Five Qing Dynasty red agate/carnelian pieces carved into babies and bats- beautiful natural stone and classic Qing carving. These were originally meant to be sewn onto clothing or a hat. A few have small “ant bite” chips on the edge, please see enlargements. Free shipping via Hong Kong Registered Airmail. Dimensions in enlargements.