Archaic Jade Shang Style Robed Figure with "Horns"
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Pre 1920 item# 656890
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$695.00
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This standing nephrite jade carving of a bearded and robed figure with long horns or donkey ears measures about 10 1/2 inches tall by 3 inches wide by 1 1/2 inches in depth.
It is carved from a large piece of nephrite ranging from pale to deep green with a strip of oxidized white to yellow jade down the middle. In addition, there is a crackled stripe of oxidation running straight down through the center of the face, spreading down through the figure to the bottom of the robe.
There are also engraved rectangular patterns and additional patterns on the robe.
Although the serious possibility exists that this is a very old nephrite carving dating to the Shang period, we are dating this one to about circa 1900-1920 just to be on the safe side.
It is interesting to note, however, that the oxidation and subsequent crackling of the stone that runs right down through the face is something that probably occurred after the jade was carved. The question arises: if this is only a copy made in the last 100 years or so, why didn't they turn it around before they carved the face, as the center of the back side is pristine where the face could have been positioned, no crackling or deterioration? It would have been the better choice to use as the front and would have made a more attractive and therefore, more saleable copy. If however, the deterioration of the stone actually happened over an extended period of time after it was carved, that would make more sense as an explanation as to why the current positioning of the stone in relation to it's natural flaws or irregularities.
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Ching Dynasty Stone Carving: Elephant on Stand
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Pre 1900 item# 261768 (stock# TR0308)
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This 19th Century Shoushan Stone (soapstone) carving measures 6 1/4 inches (15.5 cm) tall by 3 inches (7 cm) wide by 2 inches (5 cm) in depth.
Although Ming in style and motif, it most likely dates to the Middle to late 19th Century (Ching Dynasty) instead.
It is in excellent condition except for a few extremely minor scuffs along a couple of edges.
The subject is an elephant astride a pedestal with low relief Chinese horses carved into shields on each of the four sides.
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Chinese Ming Bronze Seated Figure (16th - 17th Century)
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Pre 1700 item# 630681
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$2895.00
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This original bronze figure of a seated and robed official holding a jui (symbol of power) measures 8 1/2 inches tall by 5 inches wide by 3 1/2 inches.
It is covered overall with a very subtle and dark patina. It has a softness of detail that only comes from hundreds of years of handling. It also has a few cracks and slight losses to it's surface that do not detract from it's overall appearance.
It dates to a period ranging from the 16th through the 17th centuries in China.
The buyer will not be disappointed, as it is nicer than the photos would indicate. This bronze figure is guaranteed to be an original ( of the period) and is not a copy or reproduction of any kind.
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Archaic Carved Jade Figural Totem
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Pre 1700 item# 291671
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$750.00
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This outstanding antique nephrite jade carving measures 2 1/2 inches (68 mm) by 1 1/2 inches (33 mm) by 3/4 inch (20 mm).
It has colors that range from pale celadon green through blue / gray green with areas of brown suffusions (oxidation) on the top of the head and the back of the neck.
Although we are listing this as a Song Dynasty to Ming Dynasty carving in the style of the hardstone carvings of Neolithic or Pre Dynastic China, it actually may be much earlier than that. If it turns out to be an earlier jade carving (Neolithic to Shang), it's value can be adjusted upwards by a great deal.
This totemic figure is a combination of a dragon's head and the body of a cicada or grasshopper.
The buyer will be extremely pleased. The photos do not do it justice. This is a lovely, soft, tactile jade carving and may well have been either a fondling piece or worn for a very long time.
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Large Archaic Jade Carving of Frog: Ming Dynasty
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Pre 1837 VR item# 334387
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$1250.00
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This rather substantial jade carving of a frog is in a style which originated in the late Neolithic to Shang Period, but we estimate it to actually date from the middle to late Ming Period (15th -17th Century). It measures 2 1/2 by 4 1/2 by 1 inch in depth. It is a gray-green celadon color with dark brown suffusions on it's back. It is covered with symmetrical designs and shows evidence of much handling. It also has fully articulated toes on the bottom of it's feet. Location-GH-BX4
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Matched Pair of 18th Century Chinese Cloisonne Birds
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Pre 1800 item# 604521
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These two museum quality cloisonne enamelled censors in the shape of mythological birds are a matched pair. Each bird measures 17 inches tall by 13 inches wide by 6 inches in depth.
They appear to be very ornate roosters with fan tails, possibly representing phoenix birds.
Their large, ornate tails are removable, opening them for a possible use as incense burners.
They date from the Ching Dynasty (1644-1911).
They are in outstanding condition, period.
They are covered with double facing dragon and phoenix designs (the symbols of the emperor and empress). They also have archaic plant and bird designs overall.
NOTE: These are outstanding and much more impressive in person than the photos would indicate.
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Ching Dynasty Jade Carving of a Recumbent Lion
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Pre 1900 item# 786021
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This Chinese jade carving of a reclining lion measures about 2 1/4 inches by 1 1/2 inches by 1 inch tall (55 mm x 38mm x 25 mm).
It consists of a very pale celadon color jade (some would call it white jade) with a few tiny brown spots or suffusions.
This carved jade lion / Fu dog / Kylin is in outstanding condition.
This museum quality jade carving dates from the Ching Dynasty in China.
The subject is a stylized and extremely well detailed lion curled up like a cat in front of a fireplace.
One of the enlargement photos shows it along with another jade lion currently being offered separately at this time. They are shown together here as an example of a few of the variations of color that celadon or white jade can show.
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18-19th Century Jade Carving of Two Dogs: Mother & Pup
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Pre 1900 item# 514873
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$2400.00
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18-19th Century Jade Carving of Two Dogs: Mother and Pup (Ching Dynasty)
Softly polished white nephrite jade with overall amber/ beige highlights and touches of brown accenting the tail. There are remnants of oxidation in the crevices.
This antique carved jade is in outstanding condition. It is an excellent example of 18th-19th century jade carving.
Subject is a reclining dog with paws set together next to a smaller puppy with the ears of both dogs touching.
The carving measures 3 x 1 X 1 inches (77mm x 26mm x 26 mm)
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