Antique Chinese jadeite carving of two identical furry critters, possibly foxes, curled together in a yin yang fashion. The jadeite has parts that are a glowing lavender with muted green areas. The carving is pierced through and may be worn as a pendant.
Size: 2" width, .75" thickness
A wonderfully well-carved jade, dating to the 19th century and done by hand. Most likely an attachment to a sword scabbard. Please examine the photographs as they are part of the description. This is not a modern piece, so often described as "Qing." This is the genuine article and is guaranteed to be such to the original purchaser.
White jadeite carving, with areas of orange, of a smiling immortal man with long, flowing robes and his hair tied into a bun. He is identified as an immortal being by his long earlobes. His left hand holds the sash of his belt, while his right hand holds what appears to be a yoke over his shoulder. He is very detailed and even has extremely tiny nostril holes. 19th/20th century
Size: 2.25" height, 1" width
Late 18th to early 19th century Chinese jadeite carved plaque plaque for sawing onto clothes with carved and pierced decoration of flowers and fruit. Beautiful natural untreated jadeite with rich shades of green, in excellent condition. Height 1.83 inches, weight 11.8 grams.
A rare 17th Century (probably late Ming) carving of the Hehe Erxian - the Twin Immortals of Union and Harmony - in typical pose, one holding a basket and the other holding its 'contents' - a bat a symbol of happiness. Condition - good - there are natural cracks and flaws to the stone but no damages or losses...
A rare and nicely carved Pyu green fluorite elephant.Fluorite is one of the most collectible and highly sought after crystals in the world, loved by mineralogists and metaphysical healers alike. Its remarkable cubes are at times, almost too perfect to believe, emerging like magic treasure in matrix rock, or tightly stacked cube on cube like a futuristic city in miniature...
Superb hanging stand, carved in sandalwood with boxwood details. Decor of 2 dragons presenting a Chinese character, certainly that of longevity "Shou". The stand is carved with the greatest care, a perfect work of cabinetmaking with an excellent finish. In the upper part there remains a hook and a piece of chain in gilded bronze with mercury tecnical. The suspended object, now missing, must have been of exceptional quality, probably imperial...
Eclectic collection of 11 ground slate stone “arrowheads” circa 3000 BCE-1900 BCE. The artifacts correspond to the Longshan Culture or a concurrent culture. See enlargements for scale and condition.
Beautiful ancient Chinese jade neolithic axe with calcification in the edge with an intricate fine carved image (Taotic). It is preserved in a case. Age: Neolithic Period, Liangshu culture c3000 BC.
Size: 5.5" L x 2.75" H
Rare Serpentine-Jade Bird Feeder from China.
Fine condition and very good color. Size: H. 1 1/8" x W. 2" including ring which enables locking the bowl securely by inserting a small bamboo stick through the holes on the outside of the bird cage.
This carved reticulate nephrite is 6 ½ inches long, 2 ½ inches wide and a quarter of an inch thick. It has a traditional Chinese motif which includes a dragon, flowers, a vine and characters. The meaning of these four characters is ¡°celebrating happy events and long life¡±. The workmanship is just wonderful. It was carved in two layers which makes it even more interesting. There are a few small chips on the sides. It is in good condition.
19th Century Chinese White Jade Carved Plaque on Wood Carved Stand
The overall measurement is 5.5 inches (14 cm) tall by 4.3 inches (11.1 cm) wide. The jade is 2.9 inches (7.4 cm) tall by 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) wide and 0.2 inch (5.5 cm) thick...
Chinese Jade Carved Plaque Gilt Bronze Box with Bird & Flower, 17th Century
It is 3.2 inches (8.2 cm) tall by 4.1 inches (10.5 cm) long by 5 inches (12.7 cm) wide. The jade plaque is 3.4 inches (8.7 cm) wide by 2.6 inches (6.7 cm) long. It is 510 g ram (1.1 lb).
It has inclusion and flea bite chips at the jade...
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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19th Century White Jade Carved Plaque Inlay Enamel Box
It is 1.7 inches (4.3 cm) tall by 3 inches (7.5 cm) long by 3.9 inches (10 cm) wide. The jade is It is 2.2 inches (5.5 cm) long by 1.8 inches (4.6 cm) wide. It is 0.9LB.
It has inclusion and surface wears at the jade plaque. The box is tarnished and has rubbing of gold, minor loss of enamel and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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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
Unusually large Chinese nephrite jade recumbent camel curled up, well carved with lovely detail, mottled brownish green color. With hardwood stand on feet.
Size: 5.5"H 11"W 11.5"D. with stand 8.25"H
Ming Period
White jade jewelry representing a phoenix in flight among plants. The vigorous, angular sculpture and multi-level carving are typical of the period of the 15th-16th century during the Chinese Ming dynasty. However, it could be older. The color of jade is grayish white, it was inlaid on the lid of a pretty precious wooden box with beautiful veins, which contributed to protecting it. Two malachite flower vase are inlaid on either side of the jade pendant...
This late 19th century very well carved nephrite of a sage riding a horse is 9 inches high (with wood base is 10 ½ inches high), 8 ½ inches long and 4 ½ inches thick. It depicts an old sage holding a lantern while riding a horse. Though the nephrite has some natural blemishes, it is quite an eye catching piece. It is in great condition.
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18C Chinese domed jade plaque carved in low relief with Buddhist auspicious symbols. Color is a whitish pale celadon. It is carved very, very thin with two sets of small holes to the back edge. This may have been attached to clothing or fabric or, perhaps, attached to a large ruyi scepter. Condition is excellent and it is wonderfully translucent. Measures: 4" x 3.25".
Chinese Grey Sand Stone Mortar with high relief raised Peach decoration outside, 4 1/2" high, 8" diameter on top, round shape mortar with hexagonal shape base. Couple of small stone pieces are chipped from the base.
1700s / 1800s
Even, whitish celadon tone, intricately pierced and carved on both sides with a scene of a daoist immortal rowing his log craft over the waves. A crane flies overhead symbolizing wishes for longevity. The raft terminates in a pine tree. The pine tree along with a flower basket in the center, are symbols of one of the eight immortals, Lan Caihe. This plaque was original intended to be used as a pendant ornament...
Chinese Jade Carved Cup with 'CHILONG' Handles, 18th Century
It is 1.26 inches (3.2 cm) tall by 3.78 inches (9.6 cm) wide...
A rare Han jade carving of a mythical beast that is part dragon, lion with the head of a dragon and the body of a lion. These jades a very rare. Condition: very good. no breaks. Size: See last photo.
A very nice jade carving of a horned mythical beast. Celadon Jade. Very nice polish. Probably Qianlong Period.
H : 5,1 cm. L : 5 cm.
Condition : Perfect. Provenance : Old south German collection.
A white jade statuette depicting a boy holds a lotus flower and lotus seedpods. The statuette has a auspicious meaning of “連生貴子 - continuous birth of noble sons” (quote from Terese Bartholomew's book "Hidden Meanings in Chinese Arts). Qing Dynasty. Condition: stains, tiny age cracks, please see photos for details. Height: 2-1/4"
Fine Qing Dynasty jade carving of a figure in overall good condition. High resolution images by email on request.
You are considering an authentic set of three arc-shaped pendants from the Neolithic or Shang period, circa 2000-1500 BCE. Similar published examples can be found in Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Ching at pages 158-159 (the latter illustration showing a similar item from the collection of the British Museum). As with the other examples, these three pieces join together to form a ring. To quote Rawson: "This set of pieces belongs to a distinctive category within the very wide ran...
18th century small Chinese agate carving in a shape of a double gourd with tassels, was used to be sawn onto clothes. Beautiful carnelian agate with wonderful finish. Height 11/16 inches (18 mm).
Antique Chinese carved set of 8 jade toggles. A monk, a holy man, 2 bean pods, a flower, a dragon, a bean pod with leaves, and others. They measure about 1.5" long.
Chinese Amber Carved Flower & Peach Silver Pin Marked Silver, Late 18th Century or Early 19th Century
It is 1.8 inches (4.6 cm) tall by 2.5 inches (6.4 cm) wide. The amber is 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) tall by 2.1 inches (5.5 cm) wide. It is 19.6 gram.
It is in good condition with no repairs, or cracks, except flea bite chips and surface scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Beautiful Chinese carved jade vase, a lovely green and reddish brown jade, the form of the vase itself is carved with a vertically ribbed surface, two highly raised gnarled pine trees are entwined around the vase, beautiful to look at, Republic Period.
Size: 4 3/4" high x 4" wide x 2 1/2" deep.
Antique Chinese snuff bottle made from jadeite, hand-carved with the image of a duck standing on the back of an old tortoise, with light to dark orange areas highlighted by the carvings.
Size: 3.25" H x 2" L x 1.5" D
A Fine White/Apple Green Jadeite Carved Cluster of Grapes:
China, early 1900s.
This is a quite large and very finely deep carved jadeite cluster of grape with two children under grape leaves. Depicting a deeply undercut grapes, old grapevines, leaves and two boys under a cluster of grapes carved in bright white-apple green matris mottled with emerald green, lavender and resset of Jadeite, it’s in very fine condition without any chips or cracks at all,
with silver inlaid wood carved stand. ...
A Chinese jade carving in the form of a citron known as a Buddha Hand. The citron is often seen in East Asian art from paintings to sculptures. Age: 19th/20th century Size: length 2.8" diameter 0.8"
Antique Chinese agate snuff bottle with interesting "eye" pattern, red hard stone topper with braided metal band and finial.
Size: 3.5" height, 2.25" width
You are considering a massive neolithic nephrite jade ritual (votive) axe, weighing one pound 10 ounces and measuring 6-1/4" in length by 2-1/4" in width and 1-1/4" in thickness (16cm X 6.5cm X 3cm). Predominantly green in color (celadon), there are extensive black and brown areas, indicative of a stone with a large iron content. Rough at one end, the piece tapers to a pointed edge (not especially sharp). Massive in feeling with a great presence. Guaranteed to be ancient. A truly beautiful examp...
Size: 5cm long, 4cm wide.
Condition: very good. Minor scratches and wears because of aging.
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. It can also be a brush pot that we...
Hand carved natural jadeite pendant, depicting two fishes on a lotus. Dimensions: Measurements are; 82 x 47 x 13 (mm) or 3.23 x 1.85 x 0.51 inches with total weight of 66 grams, no condition concerns. Introduction. Jadeite generally occurs in metamorphic rocks with a higher-pressure origin and is made of interlocking, blocky, granular crystal. The hardness of the Jadeite is usually between 6.5 to 7. The density of the Jadeite is between 3.25 to 3.36. Jadeite, compared to nephrite jade, common...
Antique Chinese jadeite carved into an elegant resting bird with a twig in its mouth. Its tiny feet have been carved curled up underneath its body.
Size: 1.75" height, 2.25" length
Antique Chinese small dish carved of rock crystal in the form of a circling dragon. Subtle ghost-like inclusions in the natural, clear quartz. Beautifully detailed. Among Chinese symbols, the dragon represents the most powerful symbol of good fortune, the symbol of cosmic Chi (energy).
Age: Republic Period (1912-1949)
Dimensions: 4 1/8" long x 3 3/8" wide x 1" high
Antique Chinese jadeite carving in a beautiful grey color, of a Buddha's hand citron, a peach, and a pomegranate amidst reticulated creeping vines and leaves.
Size: 2.5" length, .75" thickness
Antique fine hand-carved jade pendant from the Qing Dynasty (1644-1912 AD), China.
The pendant features a meticulously hand-carved immortal figure holding a fish, symboling abundance and prosperity. The carving details are truly remarkable, showcasing the artisan's skill and artistry. To make it easy to wear, a small hole has been drilled into the top left hand for suspension.
CONDITION: It is in good condition, showing its age and use with a lovely patina.
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This celadon jade carving of a vessel with lid is a late 19th or early 20th century product. The vessel is called a "ding;" 鼎 a "Taotie" 饕餮 mask appears on both sides of the vessel. It is 5 ½” high (with carved hard wood base is 6 ¾” high), 7 ¾” wide and 2” thick.
A ding is an ancient Chinese cauldron with legs, a lid and two handles opposite each other. They were made in two shapes with round vessels having three legs and rectangular ones four. During the Sha...
A 19th C. Chinese stunning hand carved solid gem quality lapis lazuli Buddha figure, in excellent condition with original wooden stand. H:13.5cm (without stand) $2200
This small 19th century Chinese carved nephrite cup is 3 ¼” long 1 ½” high and 1 ¾’ on its widest part. The cup was carved to look like an old bronze vessel. A dragon (or beast) head is carved on the top of the handle and belt like “Ru Ding” design encompasses the entire body. Aside a tiny indentation on its rim, it is in great condition.
Chinese Carved Green jade Yue axe, having a central incised anthropomorphic mask design and meandering thunder pattern. Tan and dark brown suffusion and calcification with slight surface erosion. Suspended from a black silk cord on wooden stand. 4"H x 5.25"W. Stand measures 7"H x 8"W.
A n ancient style jade nephrite bangle with the stylised dragon n eave
Beautifully hand carved jade pendant of the mystical fenghuang, or phoenix, with a blooming lotus beside it. The fenghuang symbolizes the union of yin and yang, and each part of its body represents a different word: its head is for virtue, wings are duty, back is propriety, abdomen for credibility, and chest for mercy. Carving has a small hole drilled through the top for wearing on a necklace. 20th century
Size: 2.25" height, 1.75" height
Beautifully carved, Antique Chinese white Icy Jade Pendant in the shape of a bean pod. Attractive details with strong mounting. Very smooth and dainty. Small in size.
Dimensions: 1" Long, 1/2" Wide
Beautifully carved nephrite bowl with a bird and pond like vegetation. It measures 4.5" wide by 1.5" tall. Beautiful scrolling vine with flowers and leaves envelopes the bowl.
Old Chinese White Jade Carved Fu Lion Carrying Vase
It is 5 inches (12.7 cm) tall by 5 inches (12.7 cm) in length and 2 inches (5.08 cm) thick.
It has flea bite chips, inclusions, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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1800s
This tubular shaped holder is partially hollowed on one end in order to receive a peacock feather decoration. The jade is a white tone with white mottling and a very slight hint of green when held to the light. It has a soft polish and even wear from use. Good condition.
Length: 2 ½ in., Diameter: ¾ in.
A very fine antique Chinese archaic green jade carving of a beast. It's head has barred teeth and is turned to look backward over it's haunches to which are attached wing-like structures or a kind of stylized saddle. The unusual and thick tail twists and spirals in a circle and the feet rest on a sleigh-like pierced base. Early 19th Century, origin China, very good condition with no cracks or repairs. Size: L. 7 cm. x H. 4.75 cm. Rare!
Late 18th or Early 19th Century Chinese White Jade Carved Plaque with Persimmon & Bat on Wood Stand
The jade plaque is 4.6 inches (11.8 cm) in length by 4.9 inches (12.5 cm) wide. It is 112.8 gram.
It has flea bite chips, inclusions, and surface wears (as seen in the photos).
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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.
Beautiful Chinese serpentine carving of a standing maiden, carved of light green jade with subtle white striations, she stands with one arm behind her and another hand in front holding the sash of her long, flowing robe, Republic Period (c1940)
Size: 8 1/2" high
Antique brush washer, hand-carved carved from nephrite (one of two species of jade) into the shape of a peach with leaves and a small bat. In Chinese culture, peaches symbolize longevity while bats are symbol of good luck. 18th century
Size: 1.5" tall, 2.25" wide