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Antique Chinese Jade "Pixiu" Pendant Republic Period (C. 1920s)
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Antique Chinese Jade "Pixiu" Pendant Republic Period (C. 1920s)

1900 - 1920
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Antique Chinese Jade "Pixiu" Pendant

Republic Period (c. 1920s) | Archaic Han Style

This masterfully hand-carved pendant is a fine example of Republic Period craftsmanship, created during the early 20th-century "Archaic Revival." It features a powerful Pixiu—the mythical guardian of wealth—encircled by a border of ancient-style coins to symbolize prosperity.

The stone is high-quality jade with a warm, honey-toned translucency. It displays intentional "archaic" weathering and dark staining, a sophisticated 1920s technique used to emulate buried artifacts. The piece possesses a soft, waxy patina consistent with a century of handling.

Specifications

Era: Republic Period (ca. 1920s)

Material: Jade

Dimensions: 4.5 cm x 4.0 cm

Weight: 27 grams

Symbolism: Protection and Fortune (Pixiu & Coins)

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Height
4.5cm (1.77")
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Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Chinese Jade Pixiu Pendant to the 1920s.

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Antique Chinese Jade "Pixiu" Pendant

Republic Period (c. 1920s) | Archaic Han Style

This masterfully hand-carved pendant is a fine example of Republic Period craftsmanship, created during the early 20th-century "Archaic Revival.
Sandbanks Antiques

" It features a powerful Pixiu—the mythical guardian of wealth—encircled by a border of ancient-style coins to symbolize prosperity.

fig 1. An oval carved celadon grey jade pendant featuring a central Pixiu beast encircled by Chinese cash coins with a top suspension aperture.
fig 1. Antique Chinese Jade "Pixiu" Pendant Republic Period (C. 1920s)

The stone is high-quality jade with a warm, honey-toned translucency. It displays intentional "archaic" weathering and dark staining, a sophisticated 1920s technique used to emulate buried artifacts. The piece possesses a soft, waxy patina consistent with a century of handling.

Specifications

Era: Republic Period (ca. 1920s)

Material: Jade

Dimensions: 4.5 cm x 4.0 cm

Weight: 27 grams

Symbolism: Protection and Fortune (Pixiu & Coins)

Height
4.5cm (1.77")
Date of Manufacture

Sandbanks Antiques has dated this Chinese Jade Pixiu Pendant to the 1920s.

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SA1205215
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An oval carved celadon grey jade pendant featuring a central Pixiu beast encircled by Chinese cash coins with a top suspension aperture.
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Archive I An oval carved celadon grey jade pendant featuring a central Pixiu beast encircled by Chinese cash coins with a top suspension aperture.

Antique Chinese Jade "Pixiu" Pendant Republic Period (c. 1920s)

Archive II An oval carved celadon grey jade pendant featuring a central Pixiu beast encircled by Chinese cash coins with a top suspension aperture. View II
Archive III An oval carved celadon grey jade pendant featuring a central Pixiu beast encircled by Chinese cash coins with a top suspension aperture. View III
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An oval carved celadon grey jade pendant featuring a central Pixiu beast encircled by Chinese cash coins with a top suspension aperture.
Antique Chinese Jade "Pixiu" Pendant Republic Period (c. 1920s)
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An oval carved celadon grey jade pendant featuring a central Pixiu beast encircled by Chinese cash coins with a top suspension aperture.
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A Pixiu jade pendant is a traditional Chinese amulet featuring a mythical hybrid creature believed in Chinese folklore to attract wealth and provide protective qualities.

These objects are typically carved by hand from nephrite jade or jadeite, utilising natural mineral inclusions and varied tones ranging from celadon green to mottled grey.

Authentic pieces from the early twentieth century often display hand-carved tool marks, subtle surface wear, smooth rounded edges from handling, and uneven internal mineral veining.

A carved jade pendant can be worn as personal jewellery on a silk cord or chain, or framed within a glass shadow box for display.

Jade should be cleaned gently using warm water, mild soap, and a soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals, ultrasonic cleaners, or sudden temperature shifts.
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