An archaic Chinese jade cyclindrical ring with holes for metal inserts.

Date: Archaic

Dimensions: 2" diameter

A beautifully colored mottled nephrite jade disc (sword-pommel) in colors of cream, rust and grey. In the center is a small hole encircled by flower petals. A double-lined rim borders the outer rim of the petals. A band of C-curl patterns extend to the double-lined outer rim. The surface of reverse side has a couple of cleavage planes natural to the stone. Size: Diameter: 2-3/16" Condition: No chips or repairs.

Chinese Neolithic ceremonial harvesting blade (hu), made of semi translucent mottled green nephrite. Exceptionally thin and sharp cutting edge. 4 conical holes would have been for attaching to wooden handle on working versions of this type of blade. Likely from the Longshan culture. On a custom wooden stand. Age: (Circa 2,000 B.C.) Provenance: Came from an Estate of Philip Cardiero in Pebble Beach, CA. Size: 19 1/4" long x 3 7/8" wide x 3/16" thick.

jewelry,snail,bead,pendant Five assorted ancient beads, one in the shape of a snail. Date: Over 4,000 years old. Size: See last photo.

A Beautifully carved tube shaped jade. These item are extremely rare. It is not know what these were used for but it is thought to be for the hair ornament to hold the pony tail. Size: See Last photo

Light tan hand carved nephrite ewer. Carved from a single jade boulder with depictions or carved mythical creature on handle and ritual symbols. These symbols are significant for their auspicious meanings.
The ancient Chinese considered jade the most precious of all materials, prizing it more than gold, silver or bronze...

Archaic Chinese round jade carving, dated from the Warring States Period (475 - 221 BC), with a white calcification covering the entire surface which is known as "chicken bone". This white calcification is due to the jade being burned in very ancient rituals revolving around life and death. Both sides of the jade are carved with archaic spiral patterns and two single rings...

Chinese White jade pendant in the form of a dragon and phoenix with incised heart designs. Diffuse calcification. Han Dynasty (206 BC-220 AD) unearthed in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province. Size; Length of carving is 4 inches, no condition issues noted.

A rare bangle with two carved stylized dragons typical of the Han dragons. Some discoloration from age. Size: Radius. 9cm. Condition: No repairs. Hairline crack on inside

Rare Black jade disc with an early representation of a dragon in the typical Han style. Age: Original Han piece. Size: Diameter 6.5cm. Condition: Some degradation. No brakes or repairs.

An authentic ancient Chinese Nephrite Bi disc made from five matching segments. The stone is a pale to mid-green with some darker inclusions and area of white (alteration of the stone). The piece measures some 4-1/2" (11cm) in diameter. This piece is ancient and is guaranteed to be ancient to the original purchaser.

This is an authentic example from the Qijia culture, dating to 2100-1600 BCE, of a well-known type of ritual axe, known as a "Yue." It measures 4" in length and 3-3/8" at its widest point (10cm X 8.5cm). The surface has a beautiful, smooth polish; the "blade" has a beveled edge and has been sharpened, although it shows no signs of actual use. The large hole has been conically drilled. The stone is a variegated mid-green with some darker inclusions. In all, a very beautiful piece...

This is an authentic, ancient Chinese Nephrite Jade ritual object known as a BI, dating to the Late Neolithic Period, 2100-1600BCE. The piece consists of two arc-shaped sections, as shown in the photos. It is quite substantial, measuring 21.8cm in diameter. 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 is an example of the "disc-shaped" (squarish) bi discs illustrated by Jessica Rawson in her definitive work on Chinese jades, at page 113. (Chinese Jade From the Neolithic to The Qing, British Museum Press, 1995).As noted (ibid), most are slightly squared. This piece is made from a pale celadon stone with darker inclusions and veining...

This is an authentic neolithic nephrite jade adze/chisel, measuring some 9" (22cm) in length and 1" (2.5cm) in width. A heavy, substantial piece, guaranteed ancient. The stone is a beautiful deep green with substantial dark inclusions. The tapered end shows apparent signs of use.

This is an authentic, ancient Chinese Nephrite Jade ritual object known as a Cong, dating to the Late Neolithic Period, 2100-1600BCE. The piece is quite substantial, measuring 4" in height by 3-1/8" in width. 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...

An authentic example of a shape that one only rarely encounters, described by Rawson as "scoop-shaped" in her authoritative book on Chinese jade. A similar example in a darker stone is illustrated at page 115 (illustration 1:1). That piece is described as originating with the "Chahai" culture (Liaoning) and is dated to 4000-3500BC. This piece, as with the one published by Rawson, also has a curved cross-section and is drilled from both sides. The stone is a speckled light green...

A beautifully polished ritual hand axe in a mottled green nephrite with lighter inclusions dating to the late Neolithic period, circa 3500-2500BCE. Looking at the piece you can almost gain the impression of looking down at the sea from a great height, with scattered bits of land. A truly beautiful stone. Four inches in height (4") by 3" at the widest (10cm X 7.5cm).This piece has been seen and authenticated and is guaranteed to be ancient.