Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottle, Late 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Mother-of-Pearl, Bone
Antique Chinese Mother of Pearl Snuff Bottle, Late 19th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Mother-of-Pearl
Chinese Children's Hat Charm, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
An unusual and charming antique, this 20th century Chinese charm was once used to adorn the embroidered crown of a traditional children's hat. Amulets such as this were worn on hats ...
Metal
Chinese Robin's Egg Peach Water Dropper, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This porcelain peach is a traditional Chinese water dropper, a calligraphy accessory that would have been found upon a scholar's painting table a...
Porcelain
Antique Chinese Sancai Glazed Ram, Early 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This petite ceramic figurine from the early 20th century fits in the palm of the hand, sculpted as a recumbent ram with its legs tucked in and a pleasant expression. As motifs in Chi...
Ceramic
Chinese Longevity Hairpin, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
Although eyes were certainly drawn to the high, fan-shaped headdresses that Qing-dynasty women affixed to back of their heads, it was the finishing touch of a hairpin or two that com...
Silver
Antique Art Nouveau Mother of Pearl Silber Brooch Pendant
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This elegant Art Nouveau brooch has been handcrafted out of silver in the last decade of the 19th century and set with a fine white convex piece of mother of pearl.
Silver
19th Century Antique Bulgarian Belt Buckle with Mother-of-Pearl
Located in Roma, IT
Ancient Bulgarian Belt Buckle in silvered metal encrusted with mother-of-pearl reliefs, realized in 19th Century. Excellent condition.
Metal
Vintage Chinese Silver, Carved Jade, and Enamel Brooch
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine vintage Chinese silver, jade, and enamel brooch. In solid silver. With a bezel-set openwork carved jade plaque (nephrite) depicting a man within a gazebo-like structure. The edges of the silver setting with crescent-shaped enamel devices in blues, whites, and purples. With a pin and safety catch to the reverse. Marked to the reverse. Simply a wonderful Chinese brooch...
Jade, Silver, Enamel
Mexican Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Abalone Inlay Brooch with Bird Motif
By Taxco
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Mexican Sterling Silver Mother of Pearl Abalone Inlay Brooch with Bird Motif A unique piece, this superb oval 950 sterling silver brooch is represen...
Sterling Silver
Exquisite Mother of Pearl Sterling Marcasite Brooch
Located in University City, MO
Exquisite mother of pearl sterling marcasite brooch The elegant large scale brooch is embellished with inlaid tiles of lustrous mother of...
Marcasite, Sterling Silver
20C Chinese Soapstone Polished Ring Dish
Located in Dallas, TX
Presenting a lovely 20C Chinese soapstone polished ring dish. Made in China in the early 20th century circa 1930. This is a polished mottled gray soa...
Soapstone
