WHAT'S NEW - October 2026
Tibetan Keepsakes
October 2026
About This Catalog
Each month, Tibetan Keepsakes features a curated selection of newly acquired antiques, collectibles, works of art, and unique cultural treasures. Many of the items showcased in this catalog may not yet be listed on our website, offering subscribers an exclusive first look at our latest discoveries.
If you would like additional information about any item, please email us at tibetankeepsakes@gmail.com and include the item's catalog number. We will be happy to provide additional photographs, dimensions, condition reports, pricing, provenance information, and shipping options when available.
Thank you for your interest in Tibetan Keepsakes. We look forward to helping you discover the perfect addition to your collection.
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Item : 102026CA01
Antique Chinese Kesi Silk Child's Robe Dragon Motif Qing Style Royal Blue Textile
Description
An exceptional antique Chinese Kesi silk child's robe, exquisitely woven with imperial dragon imagery and an array of traditional auspicious symbols. Executed in richly colored silk tapestry weaving, the robe features a vibrant royal blue ground adorned with dragons amidst stylized waves, clouds, and landscape motifs, all rendered in a striking palette of multicolored silk threads.
The interior is lined with contrasting turquoise silk, providing a beautiful complement to the elaborate exterior decoration. Traditional knot buttons secure the side closure, retaining the robe's authentic Chinese construction and period character.
Kesi, often referred to as the finest form of Chinese silk tapestry weaving, was historically reserved for garments and textiles of exceptional quality. The intricate workmanship, vivid coloration, and symbolic decorative elements make this robe a remarkable example of traditional Chinese textile artistry.
Whether displayed as a textile collectible, incorporated into an Asian art collection, or appreciated as a rare surviving example of children's ceremonial dress, this antique robe possesses outstanding visual and historical appeal.
Details
- Type: Antique Chinese child's robe
- Material: Kesi silk with silk lining
- Decoration: Dragons, auspicious objects, waves, and landscape motifs
- Ground Color: Royal blue
- Lining: Turquoise silk
- Closure: Traditional knot buttons with side fastening
- Origin: China
- Dimensions: 33 1/4 in. H × 43 3/4 in. W
Condition
Estate fresh antique textile. Expected wear consistent with age, use, and storage.
Inventory: Available
Price : Available upon request
Item : 102026CA02
4K Gold Jade Pearl Diamond Earrings Vintage Statement Clip-On Earrings 22.5g
Description
An elegant and distinctive pair of jade, pearl, and diamond statement earrings crafted in 14-karat yellow gold. These beautifully designed clip-on earrings showcase carved jade rings accented by platinum diamond-set bands, creating a refined contrast of color and texture.
Suspended from each jade ring is a lustrous pearl drop, while a graceful fan-shaped arrangement of eight cultured pearls adorns the upper portion of each earring. The combination of vibrant jade, shimmering diamonds, and luminous pearls gives these earrings exceptional visual appeal and timeless sophistication.
Substantial in both size and weight, these earrings embody the quality and craftsmanship associated with fine vintage jewelry. Their bold yet elegant design makes them ideal for special occasions, formal wear, or as a standout addition to a fine jewelry collection.
Details
- Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
- Accent Metal: Platinum diamond-set bands
- Gemstones: Jade and Diamonds
- Pearls: Cultured pearls
- Pearl Size: Approximately 5.5 mm each (fan motif pearls)
- Style: Clip-on statement earrings
- Dimensions: Approximately 1.60" W × 1.34" H
- Total Weight: 22.5 grams
Condition
Pre-owned estate jewelry. Presents beautifully with light wear consistent with age and careful use. Please review all photographs closely as they form an important part of the description and condition assessment.
Inventory: Available
Price: Available upon request
Item : 102026CA03
Vintage 14K Gold Carved Jade Brooch & Earrings Set Bat Motif Estate Jewelry
Description
A beautifully matched vintage jade jewelry suite comprising a carved jade brooch and coordinating earrings, each expertly mounted in 14-karat yellow gold. The finely carved jade plaques feature stylized bat motifs intertwined with elegant scrolling designs, a traditional Chinese symbol associated with good fortune, happiness, and prosperity.
The brooch and earrings display intricate craftsmanship, highlighting the natural beauty of the jade through detailed openwork carving and graceful decorative motifs. The warm gold settings provide an attractive contrast to the jade, enhancing the overall elegance of the set.
Rich in both artistic appeal and cultural symbolism, this charming ensemble is ideal for collectors of fine jade jewelry, Asian-inspired designs, or vintage estate pieces. The coordinated set offers versatile wearability while serving as a distinctive addition to any jewelry collection.
Details
- Jewelry Type: Brooch and matching earrings set
- Metal: 14K Yellow Gold
- Material: Carved jade
- Design: Stylized bats amid scrolling motifs
- Brooch Measurements: 1 1/8" x 1 3/8"
- Earring Measurements: 1/2" x 3/8"
- Style: Vintage estate jewelry
Condition
Pre-owned estate jewelry. Presents well with light wear consistent with age and use. Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description and condition report.
Inventory : Available
Price: Available upon request
Item : 102026CA04
Two Framed Chinese Imperial Dragon Robe Textile Panels
Yellow Silk Ground with Mountainscape Motif mounted on a royal blue brocade silk background presented in Lucite Shadow Boxes
Dimensions: ___ W x ___ H each
These exceptional textile panels are cut from an imperial Chinese yellow-ground dragon robe, one of the most prestigious forms of ceremonial dress in the Qing dynasty. Expertly mounted in custom lucite shadow boxes, each panel features a richly woven mountainscape inhabited by stylized mountains, clouds, flowing rivers, and rock formations rendered in silk and metallic threads.
In Chinese imperial symbolism, these landscapes were far more than decorative elements. The mountainscape motif represented longevity, stability, and the enduring order of the cosmos. Appearing at the hems, cuffs, and surrounding the dragons on court robes, these landscapes transformed the garment into a microcosm of the universe. The combination of mountains and dragons signified universal sovereignty and cosmic harmony, linking the emperor with heaven, earth, and the natural world. Together, these imagery systems represent the pinnacle of Chinese ceremonial textile artistry, where nature, mythology, and imperial iconography are seamlessly interwoven.
The imagery also carried profound meaning beyond China. Tibetan viewers often interpreted these woven mountain forms as representations of Mount Meru, the sacred cosmic mountain at the center of Buddhist cosmology. This understanding reflected a sophisticated cultural exchange in which Tibetan observers recognized the tiered mountain structures within Chinese brocade landscapes as visual equivalents of the sacred mountain described in Buddhist texts.
For Tibetans, these textiles functioned on multiple levels: as luxurious works of art, as symbolic maps of the cosmos, and as contemplative objects capable of conveying spiritual knowledge. The mountain imagery fulfilled doctrinal and visual criteria associated with Mount Meru, transforming decorative landscapes into powerful expressions of cosmological order and sacred geography.
Beautifully preserved and elegantly presented, these rare imperial textile fragments offer a compelling intersection of Chinese imperial power, Buddhist cosmology, and extraordinary textile craftsmanship. They stand as remarkable examples of how artistic imagery can transcend cultural boundaries, carrying distinct yet complementary meanings across traditions.
PRICE: (upon request)
INVENTORY : available
Item : 102026CA05
Amethyst & Green Quartz Double Strand Necklace with Crystal Pavé Rondelles, 19" Statement Jewelry
Elegantly composed of richly colored faceted amethyst beads and translucent green quartz accents, this sophisticated double-strand necklace offers a striking balance of color, texture, and sparkle. The deep violet amethyst gemstones are complemented by polished green quartz beads, while gold-tone rondelle spacers pavé-set with round-cut crystals add refined brilliance throughout the design.
The necklace is finished with a hook clasp testing as silver alloy. The crystal-set spacer beads test as brass with a gold-tone finish. Measuring 19 inches in length, this substantial necklace has an impressive weight of 160.8 dwt, giving it a luxurious presence when worn.
A versatile statement piece, this necklace transitions effortlessly from daytime elegance to evening wear and would make a distinctive addition to any fine fashion jewelry or gemstone jewelry collection.
- Length: 19 inches
- Weight: approximately 240 grams
- Style: Double-strand statement necklace
Condition
Pre-owned estate jewelry. Presents well with light wear consistent with age and normal use.
inventory: available
price: upon request