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Swarovski Collectible Figurine, Chinese Zodiac Large Dragon  Swarovski Collectible Figurine, Chinese Zodiac Monkey  Swarovski Collectible Figurine, Chinese Zodiac Pig 
Honor the most important sign of the zodiac in exquisite Swarovski crystal. The all-powerful dragon glistens in meticulously crafted gold crystal with piercing red eyes. A symbolic gift for family and friends, on a base engraved with both English and Chinese seal script Pretend it's always the year of the monkey with this meticulously crafted Swarovksi figurine from the Chinese zodiac collection. Featuring clear and faceted silvertone crystal on a base engraved with both English and Chinese seal script It's your good fortune. The Chinese symbol of carefree fun and wealth, the zodiac pig figurine from Swarovski is a welcome addition to spiritual homes. Captured in silvertone crystal and posed on a base engraved with English and Chinese seal script

 

Swarovski Collectible Figurine, Chinese Zodiac Horse Swarovski Collectible Figurine, Chinese Zodiac Dog  Swarovski Collectible Figurine, Chinese Zodiac Rat 
That's the spirit. A symbol of success and creativity in the Chinese zodiac, the prancing horse inspires positive thinking and, in Swarovski crystal, lends new brilliance to any home. With a base engraved in both English and Chinese seal script A beautiful way to ward off evil. Crafted in its typical alert pose, this zodiac dog figurine features clear and faceted Swarovski crystal on a base engraved with both English and Chinese seal script An unlikely symbol of intelligence, charm and prosperity, the rat is beautifully captured in smooth and faceted Swarovski crystal. Base is engraved with the name of the zodiac in English and Chinese seal script

 

 
Swarovski Collectible Figurine, Chinese Zodiac Rabbit  Swarovski Collectible Figurine, Chinese Zodiac Dragon  Swarovski Collectible Figurine, Chinese Zodiac Sheep 
Get spiritual with the zodiac symbol for peace, stability and tranquility – the rabbit. Captured in smooth and faceted silvertone crystal, this Swarovski figurine features an authentic Asian design atop a base engraved with English and Chinese seal script Celebrate 2012 – the Year of the Dragon – with this exquisite Swarovski crystal figurine, featuring a luminous, serpentine body and piercing red eyes. A symbolic gift for family and friends, on a base engraved with both English and Chinese seal script A Chinese symbol of affection among families, sheep have a place in any home. Crafted in smooth and faceted silvertone crystal, this Swarovski figurine features an authentic Asian design atop a base engraved with English and Chinese seal script

Ancient China

Neolithic ca. 12000 - 2000 BC

XIA ca. 2000 BC - 1700 BC

Shang 1700 - 1027 BC

Western Zhou 1027-771 BC

Eastern Zhou

  • Spring and Autumn period 770 - 476 BC

  • Warring States period 475 - 221 BC

Early Imperial China

Qin 221 - 207 BC

Western Han Period 206 BC - 9 AD: Tombs contain objects from civilizations along the Silk Road

Hsing (Wang Mang interregnum) 9 - 25 AD

Eastern Han 25 - 220 AD

Three Kingdoms

  • Wei 220 - 265 AD

  • Shu 221 - 263 AD

  • Wu 229 - 280 AD

Western Jin 265 - 316 AD

Eastern Jin 317 -420 AD

Southern Dynasties

  • Song 420 - 478 AD

  • Qi 479 - 501 AD

  • Liang 502 - 556

  • Chen 557 - 588 AD

Northern Dynasties

  • Northern Wie 386 - 533 AD

  • Eastern Wei 534 - 549 AD

  • Western Wei 535 - 557 AD

  • Northern Qi 550 - 577 AD

  • Northern Zhou 557 - 588 AD

Classical Imperial China

Sui 581 - 617 AD

T'ang 618 - 907 AD

Five Dynasties

  • Later Liang 907 - 923 AD

  • Later Tang 923 - 936 AD

  • Later Jin 936 - 946 AD

  • Later Han 947 950 AD

  • Later Zhou 951 - 960 AD

Ten Kingdoms 907 - 979 AD

Song

  • Northern Song 960 - 1125

  • Southern Song 1127 - 1279

Liao 916 - 1125 AD

Western Xia 1038 - 1227

Jin 1115 - 1234

Later Imperial China

Yuan 1279 - 1368

Ming 1368 - 1644

  • Yongle Period 1403 - 1425 blue and white porcelain

Qing 1644 - 1911

  • Yongzhen Period: Famille-Rose porcelain, enamel

  • Qianlong Period

Chinese Republic

  • Republic of China (Mainland) 1911 - 1949

  • Republic of China (in Taiwan) 1949 -

  • People's Republic of China 1949 -

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