This is a large and beautiful nephrite jade bi, with a centrally placed coiled dragon and a pair of phoenix on either edge. The piece is entirely hand-carved, and the carving technique is consistent with archaic practice, utilizing a diagonal grid to space the coils which cover the body of the disc. The coils themselves are carved in opposing directions from one another, consistent again with ancient technique...
19th Century Chinese White Jade Carved Peacock Feather Holder & Jadeite Beads Necklace
It is 25.8 inches (65.5 cm) in circumference by 11.8 inches (30 cm) in length. The feather holder is 2.73 inches (6.94 cm) long 0.7 inch (1.8 cm) wide. The jadeite beads range from 7.4 mm to 9.4 mm wide. The total weight is 116.3 gram.
They have inclusions, flea bite chips and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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An old well carved white jade lion dog , a small piece , in good condition , probably Qing era
A well carved small jade disc of a Han dragon in two colors. The back is carved with a stylized cloud motif. Size: Diameter. 2.5cm. Condition: No repairs.
A splendid Chinese jade carving of a monkey riding a horse. The motif of a monkey riding a horse is often seen in East Asian art as an auspicious motif bringing fortune. Age: 19th/20th century Size: Length 2.5" Width 1.5" Height 2.3"
A Chinese white jade carving depicting a boy playing on a "money tree on a mountain, and above a Lingzhi fungus. Late Qing Dynasty to early Republican period. Condition: Extensive brown inclusions, age cracks, small chips, please see photos for condition details.
High with hardwood base: 6-7/8", without base: 5-1/2".
Heights including stands: 17.4 cm (7 in) and 17 cm (6.8 in)
Widths: 7.3 cm (2.9 in) and 7.4 cm (3 in)
Depths: 4.2 cm (1.7 in) and 4.4 cm (1.8 in)
Weights: 490 gms and 503 gms
Quality Chinese green jade vases; carved in the form of cabbage or bok choy; one with a caterpillar; original carved wooden stands; 19th century; very good condition; email for more pictures
Chinese jade carving in the form of a tripod censer. The lid and handles contain superb intricate carvings of scrolled leaf like patterns with flower buds set in between the scrolled leaves.
Age: 19th century
Size: height 7.5" width 2.5" length 4.25"
Late 18th to early 19th century small fine white jade plaque / pendant with pierced and carved design of a Chinese scholar wearing a wide robe and standing on rockery. Beautiful material, true white nephrite jade, wonderful work, in perfect condition. Height 1.26 inches, weight 4.2 grams.
Chinese Jadeite Jade Pipe end, top is greenish and lighter green toward the bottom, 1 3/4" high, 1 3/8" diameter-top with small hole and other side has large open hole to fitted into the main pipe. There are some wear marks around the top and bottom rim, otherwise the condition is good.
Beautiful and elegantly carvedpomander, carved from white Jade. Has an all over floral carved design, with linear etchings around its outer sides. Pomanders are meant to be filled with aromatic dried herbs and spices and usually worn around the neck as a pendant. Opens up into two pieces. 18th/19th century
Size: 2" diameter, 3/4" thick
This is a late 19th century nephrite carving. It depicts a reclined lioness turning her head back to watch her baby trying to climb on her back. It is 1 ½” high, 2 ¾” long and 1 ¼” wide. It is in great condition.
Antique Chinese stone seal. The stone is variegated in color with black, grey, white, and pink colors thorughout. It has a small snail carved on it. There is a small inscription at the bottom, old red pigment from when it was used. It measures 2"5/8" tall 1" deep1.5" wide.
A calcified jade belt hook with a dragon head and long body with comma style carvings. The round attachment under the piece has some of the actual jade exposed. See last two photos. Size: 16cm X 1.5cm.
Age: Hard to date this piece.Han or earlier.
The small jade carving is 2” long, 1 ¼” wide and 1” thick. It is a late 19th century product. It depicts a smiling fisherman. On one hand, he is holding his long beard; in the other he is holding a string of Ling Zhi (lucky mushrooms). A turtle and a fish appear on the fisherman’s back carved from dark brown part of the stone. It is in excellent condition.
A Chinese nephrite pendant in shape of a qilong. The stone of greyish white tone with dark grey flecks and streaks. Qing Dynasty. The pendant is in excellent condition. Dimensions: 2-3/16" X 3/4". Wood stand is not included.
This is an authentic Qing dynasty pendant known as a "Huang." The piece measures 3-3/4" in length and 1-1/4" in height. PLEASE NOTE: if you collect in this area, you are undoubtedly aware that the market is flooded with later copies and fakes, often labeled "archaistic" and selling for relatively low prices. This piece has been examined and authenticated by an expert who is a preeminent authority on Chinese jade...
Soapstone pot. Sculpted decoration of a landscape animated by characters. In certain places, openwork crosses the walls. The cylindrical pot rests on three feet carved from the mass, it is covered with an openwork wooden lid, topped by a soapstone grip representing lotuses. It is possible that it is an incense burner, which would explain the presence of the Openworks for the evacuation of smoke and good ventilation, put into operation it has a very nice effect...