DESCRIPTION: A handsome little antique Chinese stand of carved hardwood with a rectangular white marble top, the brown marble inclusions resembling distant mountains. Very sturdy and solid with no damage, 19th C. DIMENSIONS: 8 1/8” long (20.5 cm) x 5 3/8” wide (13.6 cm) x 2 ½” high (6.4 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A beautiful vintage gold and jade Chinese bracelet with five carved jade squares mounted into gold frames, joined to a gold band of gourd shaped links. There is a tiny two character mark in Chinese on the inside clasp, too small to photograph. Jeweler tested at 18K, in perfect condition; from a Florida collection. DIMENSIONS: Interior circumference is 6 ¼” (15.9 cm), suitable for a smaller size wrist. Each jade carving is ½” square (1.3 cm). Total weight is 14.17 grams.

DESCRIPTION: A pretty little repossee’ silver Chinese export box on short paw-feet legs with a large pink quartz carving inset into the top, carved in the form of a peach and a pomegranate. The inside has been gold washed and the base bears a stamp “Made in China, Silver.” The perfect size for holding a favorite ring or earrings, the box is in good condition with wear to the white overlay on the horizontal band; first quarter of the 20th C. DIMENSIONS: 2” long (5 cm) x 1 ¼” high (3.2 cm).

DESCRIPTION: A vintage necklace with silver chain and large, purple, Chinese carved amethyst pendant, one side with a mushroom, the other with an animal perched on a large fruit. DIMENSIONS: Stone is 1 7/8” long (4.8 cm) x 1 3/8” wide (3.5 cm); silver chain is 16” long (single length).

DESCRIPTION: A Chinese jade jing luo ball (or exercise ball), the stone of a light celadon color and carved in the form of a curled, pierced dragon. Inside is a loose ball that rattles when the ball is handled. Traditional Chinese exercise balls date back to the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644). Original balls were solid; later the balls were hollowed with a loose ball inside creating chiming sounds when they are handled. This one is in good condition with appropriate wear, and most likely dates from t... Click for details

DESCRIPTION: A Chinese shou shan stone (soap stone) seal, the knob carved with a figure of a monkey curled and crouched on a high rectangular base, the base inscribed with various scenes. On the front facing side is a seated man gazing at a circle with a two character inscription. The bottom of the seal is not carved. Very good condition, 19th C. DIMENSIONS: 3 ¼” high (8.3 cm) x 1” square (2.5 cm).