![A pale celadon jade plaque 'turtle and lotus', Qing Dynasty: A pale celadon jade plaque 'turtle and lotus', Qing Dynasty intricately carved in relief with a turtle resting on a lotus leaf, the turtle's shell pattern and veins of the leaf finely detailed, on the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8232/331315/178696520_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716799780)
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![A pale celadon jade plaque 'turtle and lotus', Qing Dynasty: A pale celadon jade plaque 'turtle and lotus', Qing Dynasty intricately carved in relief with a turtle resting on a lotus leaf, the turtle's shell pattern and veins of the leaf finely detailed, on the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8232/331315/178696520_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716799780)
![A RARE JADE CARVING OF MTHICAL BEAST: A RARE JADE CARVING OF MTHICAL BEAST A recumbent mythical beast, bixi, with its tail and tortoise shell finely detailed. DIMENSIONS:L. 7.6 cm. W. 6 cm. H. 2 cm. Weight 145 grams. HAVE A SIMILAR ITEM T](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8237/332599/179395790_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717724725)
![A CHINESE JIZHOU-TYPE TEACUP: A CHINESE JIZHOU-TYPE TEACUP The bowl has flared sides and is covered inside and out with a dark brown glaze splashed in amber tones reminiscent of tortoise shell, stopping just above the foot. DIMENS](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8237/332599/179395510_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717724725)
![Nice Antique Russian Turkmen Turkmenistan Woman's Wedding Hat Helmet with Large Carnelian Stones,: Nice Antique Russian Turkmen Turkmenistan Woman's Wedding Hat Helmet with Large Carnelian Stones, Turquoise, Red Corals & Sea Shells Decorations. Adult size. Skull Stand is not included in this lot. ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425284_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![A CHINESE JIZHOU-TYPE TEACUP: A CHINESE JIZHOU-TYPE TEACUP The bowl has flared sides and is covered inside and out with a dark brown glaze splashed in amber tones reminiscent of tortoise shell, stopping just above the foot. DIMENS](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8237/332599/179395687_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717724725)
![Sterling Silver K.UYEDA Japanese 950 Sterling Silver Shell Footed Bowl 103.3 Grams: Sterling Silver K.UYEDA Japanese 950 Sterling Silver Shell Footed Bowl 3 Round ball feetNicely markedCircumference approx 40cmDiameter approx 12.5cmHeight approx 2cmWeight approx 103.3 Grams](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7787/333386/180232501_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718592303)
![A STRING OF MOTHER-OF-PEARL COURT BEADS.: A String of Mother-of-Pearl Court Beads, with Gilt Bronze Characters "Shou" Inlay, Symbolize Longevity.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8258/332917/179704197_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041681)
![Chinese Qing Dynasty Zitan Wood Inlay Shell Plum Flower & Magpie Design Brush Pot: Chinese Qing Dynasty Zitan Wood Inlay Shell Plum Flower & Magpie Design Brush PotDimension:170 x 165 (mm)6.69 x 6.50 (inches)Weight: 3.18 lbs/ 1445 g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2899/332203/179161260_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718566840)
![19th C. Japanese Polychrome Carved Turtle Figurine: 19th Century Japanese Polychrome Turtle on Shell Netsuke Figurine. Signed. Measures 1-3/8" x 3" x 2-3/8". Condition: Normal seam split to the surface otherwise good condition. Estimate 50 - 250 Domest](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7976/333599/180205979_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718485713)
![A CHINESE INSCRIBED PEKING GLASS CONCH: A CHINESE INSCRIBED PEKING GLASS CONCH The ritual conch shell, inscribed sutra at the exterior, of transparent orange tone. DIMENSIONS:L. 18 cm. W. 11 cm. H. 8 cm. Weight 820 grams. HAVE A SIMILAR ITE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8237/332599/179395599_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717724725)
![19th C. Japanese Polychrome Carved Turtle Figurine: 19th Century Japanese Polychrome Carved Turtle on Shell Netsuke Figurine. Signed. Measures 1-7/8" x 2-7/8" x 2-3/8". Condition: Normal seam split otherwise good condition. Estimate 50 - 250 Domestic s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7976/333599/180205978_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718485713)
![A TIBETAN TURQUOISE INLAID BRONZE RITUAL BELL: A TIBETAN TURQUOISE INLAID BRONZE RITUAL BELL The ritual conch shell, it would have been used during certain rituals. DIMENSIONS:L. 5.5 cm. W. 13 cm. Weight 200 grams. HAVE A SIMILAR ITEM TO SELL? CON](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8237/332599/179395489_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717724725)
![A CHINESE JIZHOU-TYPE TEACUP: A CHINESE JIZHOU-TYPE TEACUP The bowl has flared sides and is covered inside and out with a dark brown glaze splashed in amber tones reminiscent of tortoise shell, stopping just above the foot. DIMENS](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8237/332599/179395550_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717724725)
![Old Chinese Huali Wood Inlay Shell Pillow w Drawer: Old Chinese Huali Wood Inlay Shell Pillow w DrawerDimension:80 x 260 x 100(mm)3.15 x 10.24 x 3.94 (inches)Weight:2.20 lbs/ 998 g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2899/332203/179161359_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718566840)
![A DHARMA IMPLEMENT RIGHT-HANDED CONCH.: Dharma Implement Right-Handed Conch.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7936/333374/180009994_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718336259)
![Early Indonesian Wedding Headdress / Comb: **Originally Listed At $2500** Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Sumba Island, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A massive hand-carved woman's wedding headdress made from sea turtle shell, with copper caps](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180001490_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718320432)
![Tibetan Crystal Inlay & DZI Agate,Shell,Gem Buddha Statue: Title: Tibetan Crystal Inlay & DZI Agate,Shell,Gem Buddha Statue Date/Period: NA Origin: NA Dimension: 280x200(mm) 11.02x7.87(inches) Weight 11.38 lbs/5160g Materials: Crystal,DZI Agate,Shell Reserve:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331479/178779066_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530593)
![Chinese Zitan Wood Inlay Shell Pillow / Stool: Title: Chinese Zitan Wood Inlay Shell Pillow / Stool Date/Period: After1900 Origin: Chinese Dimension: 224 x 82 x 80(mm) 8.82 x 3.23 x 3.15(inches) Weight: 0.83 lbs/379 g Materials: Wood,Shell Reserve](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332834/179635356_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718167013)
![Vintage Chinese Huali Wood Inlay Shell Jewellery Box: Vintage Chinese Huali Wood Inlay Shell Jewellery BoxDimension:500 x 140 x 120(mm)19.68 x 5.51 x 4.72 (inches)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2899/331314/178696038_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717357531)
![Old Chinese Hetian Jade Turtle Shell Bracelet/Hand Chain: Title: Old Chinese Hetian Jade Turtle Shell Bracelet/Hand Chain Date/Period: After1900 Origin: Chinese Dimension: 29x30x13(mm) 1.14x1.18x0.51(inches) Weight 0.30 lbs/135g Materials: Hetian Jade Reserv](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332834/179635255_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718167013)
![Sterling Silver K.UYEDA Japanese 950 Sterling Silver Shell Footed Bowl 103.3 Grams: Sterling Silver K.UYEDA Japanese 950 Sterling Silver Shell Footed Bowl 3 Round ball feetNicely markedCircumference approx 40cmDiameter approx 12.5cmHeight approx 2cmWeight approx 103.3 Grams](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7787/330149/179770679_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718085186)
![Vintage Chinese Zitan Wood Inlay Shell Plum Flower & Magpie Jewellery Box: Vintage Chinese Zitan Wood Inlay Shell Plum Flower & Magpie Jewellery BoxDimension:180 x 120 x 70(mm)7.09 x 4.72 x 2.75(inches) Weight:1.34 lbs/610 g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2899/331314/178695986_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717357531)
![Old Chinese Zitan Wood Inlay Shoushan Stone & Shell Ruyi Scepter: Title: Old Chinese Zitan Wood Inlay Shoushan Stone & Shell Ruyi Scepter Date/Period: After1700 Origin: Chinese Dimension: 420x130(mm) 16.54x5.12(inches) Weight 0.66 lbs/298g Materials: Wood,Shoushan S](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332834/179635254_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718167013)
![Old Chinese Hetian Jade Augury Turtle Shell: Title: Old Chinese Hetian Jade Augury Turtle Shell Date/Period: After1700 Origin: Chinese Dimension: 100x55x12(mm) 3.94x2.17x0.47(inches) Weight 0.97 lbs/441g Materials: Hetian Jade Reserve: $1,299.00](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331479/178779103_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530593)
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![Shell cameo jewelry: a traditional must-have for milady](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/besmart-copy-6.jpg)
Shell cameo jewelry: a traditional must-have for milady
NEW YORK — Among the most classic pieces in the realm of jewelry is the elegantly simple cameo. Typically featuring portraits of women or mythological scenes, cameo jewelry has been carved for centuries out of hard natural materials such as stone, but shell cameos might be the most beautiful examples of the form.
![WWII Blonde Bombshell poster, Cappiello rarities at Onslows, Nov. 25](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/featured-5.jpg)
WWII Blonde Bombshell poster, Cappiello rarities at Onslows, Nov. 25
STOURPAINE, U.K. – Onslow Auctioneers will hold its 38th winter auction of vintage posters on Friday, November 25. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers. Top lots include a trio of extremely rare posters by the great master Leonetto Cappiello and an exceptionally scarce World War II-era poster that has gained the nickname the “Blonde […]
![Miscellaneana: Shell art](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/2015_0105_Shells5_large.jpg)
Miscellaneana: Shell art
LONDON – Fate found us in Florida for the Christmas and New Year holiday, yet far from the madding Disney crowds. I wrote this with one eye on the sun setting over a nearly deserted beach. The only crowds there are the shell collectors, out in numbers of at least a dozen after high tide, […]
![Rare Shell Oil poster a favorite in Onslows auction Dec. 20](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/2013_1209_onslows57_lead.jpg)
Rare Shell Oil poster a favorite in Onslows auction Dec. 20
STOURPAINE, England – A rare and beautiful Shell Oil and Petrol poster by Jean d’Ylen, a French master of poster design, is one of the great items that Onslows will be offering in a Winter Vintage Posters auction on Friday, Dec. 20. LiveAuctioneers.com will provide Internet live bidding. The poster was discovered among a collection […]