Antique Chinese Silver Hair Ornaments with Agate and Glass beads
Three antique Chinese silver hair ornaments, two with flowerhead shaped tops inset with agate cabochons, the other with fish design top and glass beads
Late Qing Dynasty embroidered collar with ruyi and butterfly motifs
Chinese late Qing Dynasty embroidered collar, with ribbon and satin collar, with suspended ruyi and butterfly shaped silk and satin panels embroidered with butterflies and flowers, with couched silver thread borders, accented with sequins and beads, in…
Japanese Silk and Quartz Bead Necklace
Made from Japanese silk, craft wire, and quartz beads. . Length 28 cm
Tibetan Silver-Mounted Short Sword, 18th/19th Century, Lions & Flowers
A Tibetan Silver-Mounted short sword, 18th / 19th century, the single-edged steel blade inscribed in Tibetan sanskrit and mounted with silver hilt and silver and iron scabbard, the silver decorated with incised scrolling foliage and repousse frollicking…
Chinese Jade Immortal Figure with Prayer Beads and Palm Frond
Chinese carved jade immortal, depicted standing with flowing robes, holding prayer beads in one hand and palm frond in other hand, in tones of white and brown, height 9 cm
Burmese Silver Filigree Trinket Boxes: Early 20th Century Masterpieces
A pair of fine Burmese silver filigree boxes, X-ray tested .950 silver, early 20th century the pair of profusely decorated hinged trinket boxes, each made of silver sheet entirely covered with applied filigree work, the domed lid and body with successive…
Rock Crystal Choker with Faceted Roundels - 42cm
Mid century rock crystal choker with faceted roundels beads, length 42 cm
Chinese Beaded Headdress Panels with Exotic Bird and Florals
Framed antique pair Chinese beaded headdress panels the panels worked in glass beads pattern of exotic bird and florals with long tassel fringe 37 x 24
Stone and Glass Garden Deity Statue from Papua New Guinea
Garden deity statue, carved stone and glass beads, Mt. Hagen, Papua New Guinea, 14 cm high
Luohan Carved Walnut Prayer Beads - 180cm Length
Chinese walnut shell prayer beads carved with Luohan monks, length 180 cm
Qing Dynasty Celadon Jade Bead Strand (2)
Two strands of celadon jade beads, Qing dynasty the beads approx. 1.8 cm long and 2.1 cm long each (2).
Vintage Multi Gemstone Necklaces - Set of Two
Two vintage multi gemstone necklaces includes a Chinese banded agate, jade, amethyst beads, as well as a turquoise, amethyst lapis, silver and metal example, length 40 cm, 48 cm
Ming Dynasty Blue Glass Trade Beads with Applique Roundels
Three Chinese glass trade beads, Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or earlier, each of blue glass with applique white and blue roundels. The largest bead approximately 2 cm diameter.
Chinese Cinnabar Rosary with Papal Medal
Set Chinese cinnabar Rosary Beads carved cinnabar beads, with Papal Medal attached.
Chinese Green Stone Lobed Bangle - Thirteen Beads
Chinese green stone bangle, comprising thirteen globular lobed beads, 1.8 cm diameter,
Native American Stone Bead Necklaces
Two native American Indian stone bead necklaces, 3 - 5.5 mm round cylindrical graduated hardstone beads attached with a 38 x 22 mm carved turquoise arrowhead to gold plated conical caps with a hook clasp, length 40 cm, other 2 mm cylindrical horn beads…
Chinese Immortal Carved Bead Set
Set of Chinese carved beads, of spherical form, each bead incised with figures of immortals
Meiji Period Ojime Bead Necklace with Various Materials
Japanese ojime beads, glass, coral, rock crystal, ceramic and boxwood, Meiji period, 64 cm long
Chinese Kingfisher Feather Hair Ornaments with Jade and Stone Embellishments
Three Chinese jade and stone embellished kingfisher feather hair ornaments, Qing Dynasty (1644-1912), 18th/19th century, the gilt metal ornaments with kingfisher feather decoration, two surrounding apple green flecked white jadeite plaques of Budai, the…
Gilt Dragon and Deity on Carved Stand
A Chinese gilt silver wire five Clawed dragon and female deity upon a carved timber stand the dragon enamelled and decorated with turquoise beads, the seated deity in gilt metal, decorated with coloured cabochons. Early 20th century. Height: 24 cm (with…
Laughing Budai: Chinese White Stone Sculpture
Chinese white stone laughing Budai, depicted seated wearing robes holding beads in one hand, and accented in red tones, length 37 cm
100cm Oriental Hardstone Monk Beads - 20mm Size
Oriental green hardstone monks beads approx bead size 20 mm, length 100 cm
Geisha Kanzashi with Turtle Shell and Pearls
Traditional Japanese geisha hair accessories, Maiko Kanzashi, turtle shell with pearl beads, Showa period, early 20th century, in original carry case, note, the way a geisha wears the kanzashi, the type and position of the particular pins indicates her…
Antique Geisha Kanzashi with Coral Beads and Turtle Shell
Traditional Japanese geisha hair adornment, Kanzashi, turtle shell, with coral coloured beads, Showa period early 20th century, worn on special occasions, in original carry case, note, the way a geisha wears the kanzashi the type and position of the…
Tiger-Taming Luohan: Chinese Soapstone Carving
A Chinese soapstone carving of a Luohan seated on a tiger, holding a ruyi in his left hand & floating on a cloud, 20th century, wearing a robe with turquoise & coral coloured beads, with gilt trim on the edge, he was known as the Tamer of the tiger, on a…
Japanese Opera Doll with Embroidered Robe and Gilt Headdress
A 19th century Japanese opera doll, lacquered head, hands and legs, her traditional robe finely embroidered, her gilt featured headdress jewelled with beads, height 27.5 cm
Chinese Embroidery Tools Collection
Group of seven Chinese embroidery tools, comprising tin to told dye in textile production, c.1920, a timber handled hole punch, c.1875, wooden needlecase with tiny compartments, c.1875, an unusual needlecase with calligraphy and beads, c.1875, a wooden…
Enamel and Silver Islamic Buckle with Bells and Beads
A Chinese export silver & enamel buckle & beads made for the Islamic market, featuring two bells and a buckle decorated with enamel architecutural and a floral design.
Qing Dynasty Silk Purse with Long Life Symbols
Stunning Chinese Qing Dynasty black silk purse, c.1825, embroidered with in gold and silver thread, with green beads decorated with long life symbols, length 11 cm. Provenance: Collection of Judith Rutherford
Buddhist Prayer Beads with Bone, Agate and Mother of Pearl
Three strands of Buddhist prayer beads, Malas, each Threaded with one hundred and eight round beads, bone, agate and mother of pearl, markers, tassels and counters [3], length 60 - 65 cm
Chinese Coral and Agate Bead Necklace
A string of Chinese coral and agate beads, ninety-eight compressed barrel shaped coral beads with a large swollen two-tone chocolate and white agate bead, further embellished with pairs of turquoise and lapis lazuli beads, length 32 cm
Tibetan Monk's Coral and Amber Prayer Beads
Tibetan monk's prayer beads, with coral and amber, 118 cm long
Lapis Lazuli Vest Laden with Charms and Coins
A child's Vest, inlaid with lapis lazuli & glass beads, Central Asia, double sided, laden with coins, silver amulets, bells & cowrie shells attached to different coloured fabric textures, weight 0.976 kg, length 90 cm, width 47 cm
Celadon Guanyin on Double Lotus Throne Base
A fine hardstone Guanyin, in creamy celadon with tan inflections, a contemplative Guanyin in a serpentine pose with diadem and her clasped hands holding a strand of beads, raised on a double lotus throne base, height 20 cm
Chinese Character Cloisonne Bead Strand
A vintage strand of cloisonne beads, white background, Chinese characters.
Krishna's Decorative Flute with Bells and Tassels
A wood & metal flute with decorative silver banding & leather tail with Bells, beads & coloured Tassels, Krishna is usually depicted playing a flute, length flute 43 cm, tail 100 cm. Provenance: The Barry Smith collection
Tibetan Silver Altar Stand with Mythical Beast Inset Windows
A Tibetan silver altar stand inlaid with coral & turquoise coloured beads, 20th century, the inset amber windows depicting a mythical beast on front & verso, a copper base. Height 26 cm
Chinese Jade Contemplation Beads
Early Chinese green jade Contemplation beads. Strung with pear shaped bead & 6 small round beads. Provenance: Bungan Castle Museum collection. Height 5 cm (pear shaped bead)
Multi-Colored Semi-Precious Stone Bead Necklace
A heavy strand of Chinese beads, the spherical semi precious stone beads in varied green, teal, amethyst and tan colours with additional lengths of knotted strands with shaped beads in salmon and turquoise colours. Length 77 cm.
White Jade Bead Carved Bangles (Pair)
A pair of white jade bangles each carved to simulate beads, the stones of even tone (2), each 7.5 cm diameter
Turquoise and Coral Yak Bone Mala Beads
A Tibetan Yak bone Mala beads, 19th century/20th century, with the traditional 108 beads being decorated with turquoise, coral and a brass central line, some beads showing some wear with a few repaired
Chinese Coral and Green Stone Bead Necklace
A strand of Chinese coral beads. The beads are barrel shape with green hard stone spacers. Length 32 cm
Gilt Spaced Chinese Coral Bead Necklace
A Chinese strand of carved coral beads with gilt metal spacers. Length 32.5 cm
Chinese Huanghuali Rosary Beads with 16 Buns-Shaped Beads
A pair of Chinese Huanghuali rosary beads, each with sixteen buns shaped beads
Carved Scented Timber Guanyin, Modern Era
A Chinese carved Scented timber Guanyin. Modern era. The Guanyin in a gentle serpentine pose and traditionally attired with an elaborate headdress and flowing drapery, and holding a string of beads and raised upon a double lotus throne. Height 21.5 cm
Chinese Carnelian Cicada & Cylinder Bracelets
A pair of Chinese carnelian bracelets, the rich amber coloured beads, one carved as a series of cicadas, the other in the form of cylinders, annuli and spheres, both elastic strung, diameter 8.5 cm
Chinese Gilt Deity Miniatures with Red Agate Beads
A boxed set of nine Chinese gilt deities, to be hung on traditional costumes, the miniatures and one larger each carrying symbolic objects and all attached to red agate beads. Length 5.5 cm and smaller
Tibetan Silver Prayer Casket Necklace
A Tibetan silver prayer casket with silver, blue glass and dark blue glass disc beads, strung on woven boot laces
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