ANTIQUE Porcelain SHARD Chinese buy Pendant Qing Dynasty Human Figure pt40

Antique Ch'ing Dynasty porcelain shard, wrapped in a simple handmade silver metal band. It is a genuine antique from the Ch'ing (or QING dynasty) and is 100 - 300 years old.

The dimensions are 40 x 20 x 4 mm and this shard can be worn, as is, on a silver chain or incorporated into a necklace.

❤ Please convo me if you would like to buy discuss having a custom necklace designed around this lovely antique pendant - you can visit my other Etsy shop www.ForeverInStyle.etsy.com to see jewelry I've created with vintage beads and a few examples of Qing Dynasty focal pendant hand knotted beaded necklaces that I have designed .❤

► SOME VERY IMPORTANT HISTORY AND INFORMATION FOR OUR BUYERS:◀
The Communist regime in China began with Mao Tse Tung who instituted something he called "The Cultural Revolution" during the 1960's - 1970's. The effect of this revolution was similar to the destruction of priceless archaeological artifacts by the Taliban in Afghanistan. Among the artifacts destroyed in China were countless irreplaceable antique porcelain objects such as vases and plates.

These broken pottery fragments were saved by the Chinese at the end of the "Cultural Revolution", and the beginning of the new Chinese political era (during the 1980's) . These broken pottery "shards" were salvaged and reworked or recycled into art objects ranging from pendant size as you see here to table top ornaments. You are actually purchasing fragments of broken teapots, dishes or bowls. These are genuine ANTIQUES.

Blue and white porcelain shards are from the Ming Dynasty (1368 to 1644) and the multi colored shards are from the Ch'ing Dynasty( 1644–1911/12 )

Chinese artisans in recent years have rescued much of the old broken material, shaped the broken pieces ("shards") with smooth edges, and wrapped the fragments in a silver alloy for strength and security. Most are fashioned as jewelry pendants with metal wire-wrapped edges.

◉Almost all the shards you will find on the internet are newer and are NOT of people but BRIGHT fragments of pottery that are FLORAL in nature. Harder to find are the figural pieces representing scholars, dancers, men and women in kimonos, people in gardens and musicians. An antique shard such as this one - of a human figure - is near to impossible to find nowadays!

◉ PLEASE NOTE: The limited quantity of TRUE ANTIQUE shards prompted modern factories to manufacture imitations. The new shards looks similar but there are subtle differences vs. the true antiques. Many of the very inexpensive shards for sale online are CURRENTLY being painted on old pottery and then exported. Be sure of what you are purchasing and never be afraid to ask for documentation proving the authenticity.

Porcelain has been made in China for centuries. Much of it is so distinctive that its period of origin can be determined by typical characteristics of color and images.

***All the shards that Eureka Eureka sells are truly genuine antiques and we have the certificates of authenticity from the Chinese government to prove it.
Joel was in Hong Kong multiple times during the 1980's and insisted on obtaining the certificates of authenticity which we can provide upon request.****