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Necklace with Kumihimo Cord and Ancient Silver Figurine Catalogue: Gifts & Home Decor: Jewelry and Accessories: Ethnic: Contemporary item# 739282
click for details		Gudai (206) 855-0850 $595
This necklace, made by Jan Prichard Cohen, features a fixed length Kumihimo cord and a Liao dynasty (North China, 10th-12th century) male figurine mounted on a brushed sterling silver back. The figurine is also in silver. Pendant measures as follows: figurine, 2.7cm.x1cm (1.1"x.4"); silver plaque, 3.9cm x 2.3 cm (1.5"x.9"); cord is approximately 67cm (26.25") ...click for details

Kumihimo Necklace with Ancient Bronze Dragon Pendant Catalogue: Gifts & Home Decor: Jewelry and Accessories: Ethnic: Contemporary item# 739247
click for details		Gudai (206) 855-0850 $595
A Northern Chinese bronze buckle which dates to circa the 12th century (Liao dynasty, possibly as late as the Yuan dynasty), hand woven to a Kumihimo cord by Jan Prichard Cohen. Feel free to request additional photos. All antique, ancient, or archaic metallic elements have been authenticated, conserved, and protected so that it may be wor ...click for details

Necklace with Ancient Gilt Bronze Dragon Pendant Catalogue: Gifts & Home Decor: Jewelry and Accessories: Contemporary item# 739246
click for details		Gudai (206) 855-0850 $495
A Northern Chinese, Liao Dynasty (10th-12th century)gilt bronze decorative buckle featuring a dragon. Mounted on brushed sterling silver with a hand woven adjustable length Kumihimo cord made specifically for it by Jan Prichard Cohen. Feel free to request additional photos. Measurements:Gilt bronze dragon, 3.2x1.4 cm (1.25"x.55"); silver plaque, 4.2x2.3cm (1.65"x.9"), cord (at full extension) 88cm (34.5") ...click for details

Archaic Chinese Beads strung on Kumihimo Cord Catalogue: Gifts & Home Decor: Jewelry and Accessories: Strands: Contemporary item# 739242
click for details		Gudai (206) 855-0850 $695
Meant to be worn with the circular piece off to one side (as shown), this extraordinary necklace features 46 seperate elements dating from the 7th century B.C. to the first millenium A.D. Specifically, there are 25 tubular beads in bone, shell, and hardstone (some possibly nephrite) dating to the Han Dynasty (206 B.C.- 220 A.D.) or earlier; 2 tubular beads, also Han Dynasty or earlier, in what appears to be fossilized ivory; 8 shaped bone beads circa the Spring and Autumn Period (770-476 B.C.); ...click for details

Kumihimo Necklace with Ancient Bactrian Bronzes Catalogue: Gifts & Home Decor: Jewelry and Accessories: Contemporary item# 739240
click for details		Gudai (206) 855-0850 $1495
A phenomenal, museum quality set of matching archaic bronzes, possibly a bracelet or buckle set. Bactrian (Afghanistan, circa 2nd - 3rd century B.C.), this wonderfully patinated set featuring a stylized fish is a wonderful contribution to the Gudai experiment, and comes to us from Richard Nable of Priceless Past. Strung from two pairs of hand woven Kumihimo cords, the three bronze elements are joined using smaller cords woven in the same pattern as the necklace. Cords are courtesy of Jan Pric ...click for details

Kumihimo Necklace with Authentic Ancient Bronzes Catalogue: Gifts & Home Decor: Jewelry and Accessories: Contemporary item# 739239
click for details		Gudai (206) 855-0850 $375
Meant to be worn off center, this necklace, hand woven by Jan Prichard Cohen, presents a subtle backdrop of textures and complimentary color for the three Han Dynasty (206 B.C. - 220 A.D.) patinated gilt bronze buttons which adorn this Kumihimo cord. Necklace is of a fixed length, and measures 64cm (just over 25"). The diameter of the three bronzes are 3cm, 2cm, and 1.75cm (1.2", .75", .7"). Feel free to request additional photos All antique, ancient, or archaic metallic e ...click for details

Kumihimo Necklace with Authentic Ancient Bronzes Catalogue: Gifts & Home Decor: Jewelry and Accessories: Ethnic: Contemporary item# 739235
click for details		Gudai (206) 855-0850 $695
Ah, the necklace signaled the end of my belthook collection. Woven into one side of this intricate yet broad Kumihimo cord is a decorated bronze belthook from my own collection. Dating to the Warring States Period (China, 475-221 B.C.), a subtle shadow of the original sworls of the inlaid decoration it once had still show, highlighted by the bits of red cuprite and green malachite that remain. On this necklace, it functions much as it was orignally designed to, hooking into an integrated loop ...click for details

Pendant: Archaic Chinese Silver/Bronze with custom gold Catalogue: Gifts & Home Decor: Jewelry and Accessories: Ethnic: Contemporary item# 739226
click for details		Gudai (206) 855-0850 $1495
Probably part of a ceremonial vessel, this silver or silver clad bronze piece has subtle hints of red and green from the cuprite and malachite that remain on the surface. Featuring a cloud form decoration, it comes from China and dates to around the 4th or 5th century B.C. The custom gold fitting, in 18k, imitates this cloud form with a later variation. Gold work is by Blue Heron Jewelers. approximately 6.2 cm. ...click for details

Pendant: Archaic Chinese bronze w/custom gold work Catalogue: Gifts & Home Decor: Jewelry and Accessories: Ethnic: Contemporary item# 739223
click for details		Gudai (206) 855-0850 $1400
A rare Liao Dynasty (China, 916-1125 AD)bronze featuring a depiction of two fish. A symbol of plenty, this rare piece has been fitted with a custom 18k gold fitting by Blue Heron Jewelers. Approximately 3 cm x3cm including goldwork All antique, ancient, or archaic metallic elements have been authenticated, conserved, and protected so that they may be worn without fear of causing them harm. For questions regarding a ...click for details

Necklace, Kumihimo cord with circa 12th century bronze Catalogue: Gifts & Home Decor: Jewelry and Accessories: Ethnic: Contemporary item# 704184
click for details		Gudai (206) 855-0850 SOLD
An ancient bronze decorative buckle in the form of two stylized bird heads, strung upon a hand woven Kumihimo cord by Jan Prichard Cohen. The bronze element, which is from Northern China, Liao Dynasty circa 10th to early 13th century, has been authenticated, conserved, and protected so that it may be worn without fear of causing it harm. Pendant measures 4.9cm x 3.3cm (2.9"x1.3"), cord is adjustable and ti ...click for details

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