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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)

Physical Dimensions
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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SA1205215
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Antique Chinese Jade "Pixiu" Pendant

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

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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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Specialising in antique silver, gold boxes, gold coins and objects de vertu. Rare fine-quality imperial chinese porcelain, jades, cloisonné

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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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  • ObjectPendants
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleChinese Republic Period
  • MaterialNephrite Jade, Stone
  • ColourCeladon Grey, Olive Green
  • MotifsPixiu beast, Cash coin border, Top suspension aperture
  • SizeH 4.5 cm (2 in)

This Chinese pendant from the Republic Period takes an oval shape measuring 4.5 cm high. The piece is formed from nephrite jade in celadon grey and olive green tones, exhibiting a warm, honey-toned translucency, a soft waxy patina, and dark staining alongside intentional archaic weathering. Hand-carved in an Archaic Han style, the stone depicts a central Pixiu beast encircled by a border of ancient-style cash coins, with a top suspension aperture punched through the upper rim. Collectors can wear this amulet suspended from a cord or chain, or display it within a cabinet of East Asian antiquities. The compact talisman serves as a decorative focus on a desk, within a display tray, or mounted upon a dedicated stand, bringing traditional motifs of protection and fortune into a contemporary interior.

FAQs

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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