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16
Oct

Antique 19th C. Chinese Hand-carved 34 Alter Table Fretwork withDragons c. 1850

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Antique 19th C. Chinese Hand-carved 34 Alter Table Fretwork withDragons c. 1850
Antique 19th C. Chinese Hand-carved 34 Alter Table Fretwork withDragons c. 1850
Antique 19th C. Chinese Hand-carved 34 Alter Table Fretwork withDragons c. 1850
Antique 19th C. Chinese Hand-carved 34 Alter Table Fretwork withDragons c. 1850
Antique 19th C. Chinese Hand-carved 34 Alter Table Fretwork withDragons c. 1850
Antique 19th C. Chinese Hand-carved 34 Alter Table Fretwork withDragons c. 1850
Antique 19th C. Chinese Hand-carved 34 Alter Table Fretwork withDragons c. 1850
Antique 19th C. Chinese Hand-carved 34 Alter Table Fretwork withDragons c. 1850
Antique 19th C. Chinese Hand-carved 34 Alter Table Fretwork withDragons c. 1850
Antique 19th C. Chinese Hand-carved 34 Alter Table Fretwork withDragons c. 1850
Antique 19th C. Chinese Hand-carved 34 Alter Table Fretwork withDragons c. 1850
Antique 19th C. Chinese Hand-carved 34 Alter Table Fretwork withDragons c. 1850

Antique 19th C. Chinese Hand-carved 34 Alter Table Fretwork withDragons c. 1850
Chinese Hand-carved 34 Alter Table Fretwork w/Dragons c. Up for your consideration is an early – mid 19th C. Hand-carved Chinese rectangular alter table, c. The piece has an exquisite open carved apron design depicting dragons, and is raised on block legs ending in elephant feet. The table measures as 34 tall, 50.25 wide, and 17.5 deep. The piece is in excellent condition, with age appropriate surface wear to the top. Some minor age-related cracks in the carving, which have been properly restored and do not distract. Two of the uncarved panels on the back have been. Replaced with 1920’s material. This will be hand delivered directly to your residence or business. Your complete satisfaction is our priority. We respond to all issues within 48 hours. Please view the total listing as there are more pictures at the bottom of the listing. Please make sure you read all of our ad and view all the photos. Thank you for visiting with us. Come back often to our store which features antiques and other items we acquire at estate sales and auctions. FREE scheduling, supersized images and templates. Get Vendio Sales Manager. Make your listings stand out with FREE Vendio custom templates! Over 100,000,000 served. Get FREE counters from Vendio today! The item “Antique 19th C. Chinese Hand-carved 34 Alter Table Fretwork withDragons c. 1850″ is in sale since Wednesday, June 22, 2016. This item is in the category “Antiques\Furniture\Tables\1800-1899″. The seller is “antiqueboutique*123″ and is located in Aurora, Illinois. This item can be shipped worldwide.
Antique 19th C. Chinese Hand-carved 34 Alter Table Fretwork withDragons c. 1850
16
Oct

19TH C. ANTIQUE CHINESE HAND CARVED JADE BI DISC / AMULET ON STAND with DRAGON

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19TH C. ANTIQUE CHINESE HAND CARVED JADE BI DISC / AMULET ON STAND with DRAGON
19TH C. ANTIQUE CHINESE HAND CARVED JADE BI DISC / AMULET ON STAND with DRAGON
19TH C. ANTIQUE CHINESE HAND CARVED JADE BI DISC / AMULET ON STAND with DRAGON
19TH C. ANTIQUE CHINESE HAND CARVED JADE BI DISC / AMULET ON STAND with DRAGON
19TH C. ANTIQUE CHINESE HAND CARVED JADE BI DISC / AMULET ON STAND with DRAGON
19TH C. ANTIQUE CHINESE HAND CARVED JADE BI DISC / AMULET ON STAND with DRAGON
19TH C. ANTIQUE CHINESE HAND CARVED JADE BI DISC / AMULET ON STAND with DRAGON
19TH C. ANTIQUE CHINESE HAND CARVED JADE BI DISC / AMULET ON STAND with DRAGON

19TH C. ANTIQUE CHINESE HAND CARVED JADE BI DISC / AMULET ON STAND with DRAGON
THIS LISTING IS FOR A RARE 19th CENTURY ANTIQUE CHINESE HAND CARVED JADE “BI” DISC OR AMULET WITH STYLIZED DRAGON AND SYMBOLS IN THE DESIGN MOUNTED ON WOODEN STAND. THE “BI” HAS NICE DETAILS AND BEAUTIFUL DARK GREEN COLORATION IN THE STONE. THE BI SITS ON A ELABORATE CARVED WOODEN STAND WHICH HAS ORIGINAL PAPER LABEL ON BASE WHICH DATES THE STAND TO THE 19th CENTURY. IT’S HARD TO ACCURATELY DATE THE “BI”, HOWEVER, WE BELIEVE IT TO BE 19th CENTURY OR EARLIER. THE “BI” MEASURES 2 7/8″ IN DIAMETER AND 1/4″ THICK WITH THE CENTER HOLE BEING 5/8 IN DIAMETER. THE STAND MEASURES 3 3/4″HIGH, 3 1/2″ WIDE AND 2 DEEP. WEIGHS 4.6 OUNCES. A “BI” IS A FLAT JADE DISC WITH A CIRCULAR HOLE IN CENTER. NEOLITHIC BI WERE UNDECORATED BUT IN LATER PERIODS THEY BEGAN TO BE DECORATED, OFTEN WITH SURFACE CARVINGS WITH MOTIFS REPRESENTING DIETIES ASSOCIATED WITH THE SKY (FOR DIRECTION) AS WELL AS STANDING FOR QUALITIES AND POWER THE BEARER WISHED TO EMBODY. THEY WERE CRAFTED ONLY FOR THE ELITE USING CRUDE TOOLS OF THE TIME. MEASURES 12 1/2″, 6″ WIDE AND 3 DEEP. WEIGHS 6.1 POUNDS. THE CONDITION IS EXCELLENT WITH NO CHIPS OR CRACKS OR NOTED FLAWS. WE ARE DEFINITELY NOT EXPERTS ON ORIENTAL ANTIQUES SO PLEASE USE YOUR OWN JUDGMENT IN DETERMINING AGE OF THIS PIECE. Have been in the Antiques business for over 30 years and try to describe our items as accurately as possible. We are happy to answer any questions and always appreciate your business! The item “19TH C. ANTIQUE CHINESE HAND CARVED JADE BI DISC / AMULET ON STAND with DRAGON” is in sale since Friday, August 15, 2014. This item is in the category “Antiques\Asian Antiques\China\Amulets”. The seller is “antiquesandmooresales” and is located in Hendersonville, North Carolina. This item can be shipped worldwide.
  • Primary Material: Jade
  • Age: 1850-1899
  • Region of Origin: China
  • Original/Reproduction: Original

19TH C. ANTIQUE CHINESE HAND CARVED JADE BI DISC / AMULET ON STAND with DRAGON