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Antique Jade Necklaces |
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Spotty Dogs |
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Ching Dynasty white jade carving of two dogs, mother and baby, strung with white jade beads,carved endless knots, agate coin shape and stone beads on knotted cord. |
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The carver has made wonderful use of natural brown patches in the stone to give the dogs their spots. As one of the twelve Chinese zodiac animals it is a popular subject. |
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Ruud Deer |
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Ching Dynasty deer pendant strung on pale citrine and white jade beads using cord with Chinese knots. |
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Chinese mythology holds that deer live to a great age, in this piece the animal holds the sacred fungus of immortality in its mouth. Their antlers are also used as an ingredient in Chinese medicine. |
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A brown spot in the celadon coloured jade has been used as the end of the nose, hence I christened him Rudolf, which was subsequently shortened to Ruud, in honour of a certain footballer. |
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Tail Chasing |
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Ching Dynasty disc or " bi ", white jade with carving of one dragon on the front . |
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The disc or " bi " shape is an ancient form simple examples have been found in Neolithic burial sites. It also lends itself well to decoration, one or two dragons is a popular motif. |
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Although these donut shapes are relatively common, it took me a long time to find one that would look nice worn as a pendant. With a two dragon design the string may have to cross over the carving, this one however hasn't quite managed to catch his tail so left a small gap for my cord. |
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Next Page of Antique Jade |
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Semi-precious Stones |
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Glass and Ceramic Beads |
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Lorgnettes |
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Designs in Progress |
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