14
Jul

Antique Chinese Yellow Nephrite Jade (Chicken Bone) Tube-Hydra dragon & Clouds

Antique Chinese Yellow Nephrite Jade (Chicken Bone) Tube-Hydra dragon & Clouds
Antique Chinese Yellow Nephrite Jade (Chicken Bone) Tube-Hydra dragon & Clouds
Antique Chinese Yellow Nephrite Jade (Chicken Bone) Tube-Hydra dragon & Clouds
Antique Chinese Yellow Nephrite Jade (Chicken Bone) Tube-Hydra dragon & Clouds
Antique Chinese Yellow Nephrite Jade (Chicken Bone) Tube-Hydra dragon & Clouds
Antique Chinese Yellow Nephrite Jade (Chicken Bone) Tube-Hydra dragon & Clouds
Antique Chinese Yellow Nephrite Jade (Chicken Bone) Tube-Hydra dragon & Clouds
Antique Chinese Yellow Nephrite Jade (Chicken Bone) Tube-Hydra dragon & Clouds
Antique Chinese Yellow Nephrite Jade (Chicken Bone) Tube-Hydra dragon & Clouds
Antique Chinese Yellow Nephrite Jade (Chicken Bone) Tube-Hydra dragon & Clouds
Antique Chinese Yellow Nephrite Jade (Chicken Bone) Tube-Hydra dragon & Clouds
Antique Chinese Yellow Nephrite Jade (Chicken Bone) Tube-Hydra dragon & Clouds

Antique Chinese Yellow Nephrite Jade (Chicken Bone) Tube-Hydra dragon & Clouds
A Chinese yellow chicken bone nephrite jade tube carved in low relief with hydra and cloud symbols. There are two oblique conical holes at the ends that do not go all the way through as there is material impacted inside the tube. One side of the stone is a true butter yellow altered chicken bone and the other side is mottled yellow/grey/white. The soft polish is consistent on all areas of the jade except inside the holes. This chicken bone nephrite has been density tested with a specific gravity of 2.9. It measures nearly 7cm long and is almost 3cm in diameter on the larger end of the tube which tapers to 2.5cm at the other end. It weighs 50.56 grams. Thank you for your interest. The item “Antique Chinese Yellow Nephrite Jade (Chicken Bone) Tube-Hydra dragon & Clouds” is in sale since Thursday, July 13, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Other Chinese Antiques”. The seller is “outonalimn” and is located in Bend, Oregon. This item can be shipped to United States.
  • Color: Yellow and Grey
  • Primary Material: SG Tested Nephrite Jade
  • Age: Unknown
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

Antique Chinese Yellow Nephrite Jade (Chicken Bone) Tube-Hydra dragon & Clouds
14
Jul

Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Bamboo Repousse Octagonal Box Circa 1900

Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Bamboo Repousse Octagonal Box Circa 1900
Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Bamboo Repousse Octagonal Box Circa 1900
Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Bamboo Repousse Octagonal Box Circa 1900
Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Bamboo Repousse Octagonal Box Circa 1900
Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Bamboo Repousse Octagonal Box Circa 1900
Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Bamboo Repousse Octagonal Box Circa 1900
Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Bamboo Repousse Octagonal Box Circa 1900
Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Bamboo Repousse Octagonal Box Circa 1900
Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Bamboo Repousse Octagonal Box Circa 1900
Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Bamboo Repousse Octagonal Box Circa 1900
Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Bamboo Repousse Octagonal Box Circa 1900
Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Bamboo Repousse Octagonal Box Circa 1900

Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Bamboo Repousse Octagonal Box Circa 1900
Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Bamboo Repousse Octagonal Box Circa 1900 of octagonal form, Antique Chinese Circa 1900 sterling silver repousse hinged box, with front panel decorated within raised octagonal frame Rose bouquet design with birds and butterfly, rim ornamented with fruit & insect motifs with six longevity medallions with-in beaded frame. Each side decorated with attractive traditional Chinese cultural designs depicting Dragon, Fo-Lion, mythology Phoenix bird, bamboo plant, turtle, Sakura & floral motifs, surrounded with etched longevity medallions. Interior reveals unpolished interior, hinge closes properly, slightly uneven to one side, closes properly. Overall very good condition, some scratches, no dents nor any repair. Marked: Chinese Characters, maker’s mark below Height 2 3/4 in. Width 5 3/4 in. The item “Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Bamboo Repousse Octagonal Box Circa 1900″ is in sale since Sunday, July 09, 2017. This item is in the category “Antiques\Silver\Non-U.S. Silver\Asia”. The seller is “zagaguly” and is located in Los Angeles, California. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Composition: Sterling Silver
  • Age: 1900
  • Type: box
  • Maker: Chinese
  • Brand: Chinese
  • Featured Refinements: Chinese Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Sterling Silver Dragon Bamboo Repousse Octagonal Box Circa 1900