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Re: An old Chinese Jade Bangle Bracelet

Posted By: May
Posted Date: Jul 16, 2009 (07:19 AM)

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Dear friends,

I'm a new member. Thank you very much for your knowledge and taking time to reply my questions about metal/jade dragon dagger.

I did some research and look at the bangle again. I realized there are three dragons in three sections, the section across the bangle show 4 square symbol.Is it possible 4 stars or balls o pearls? By the way, there are some rice color dioxide in the lines, especially around the 4 square symbols. I used Q tip to clean it, but it seems not so easy to clean in the corners.

The dragon with scales between two little dragons is an old dragon. One little dragon has a fish head side look with one eye looking back, the other little one has a head with two eyes looking back. The high relief exquisite carving make the little ones look so cute and vivid. In China, there is a motif "Father teaches children" 教子图 and another motif "Father watches children, holding hope for children"望子成龙, all wish children success in the future. I guess this motif is applied to this bangle. I'm not quite sure if my understanding of the motif on this piece is right. Your different knowledge and opinions are highly valued.

The bangle feels very comfortable all around and cold like ice. When I wear it yesterday with cold air blowing towards the bracelet, I felt so cold that I have to turn off AC while driving.

I'm sorry, my camera doesn't show delicate carving skill very well, I may try to take smaller pic, it may turn to be very clear.
Actually the color looks like cooked water chestnut as the color of cooked potato I expressed yesterday may vary. I try to express the color very well. The old dragon with scale looks brownish as it was stained by blood when it was worn under waist. Is it possible it is an object excavated from an old tomb? Is the bangle made of northern Chinese Xiu jade 岫玉 or Xingjiang Hetian jade? Age of the bangle?

Once again, I appreciate it for your help. It's a nice place for me to get educated and learn a lot from experts, collectors and friends.

Best regards,
May

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Re: An old Chinese Jade Bangle Bracelet - Bill - Jul 18, 2009 (02:58 PM)
- Re: An old Chinese Jade Bangle Bracelet - May - Jul 20, 2009 (10:42 AM)