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 Chinese jade toggle carved as a crouching shi-shi, the stone of a pale grey-green colour. Nice lustrous polish. 18th / 19th century.
Approximately 4.5cm long...
Description: An archaic jade tube or bead was excavated in a fine condition. By a light mustard-green tint, the jade piece was drilled from both sides by hand-made tool. That made the tunnel narrowed from the open mouth. Manually grinding scars were left obviously on the surface verifying its an ancient piece for sure. Date: Early Spring and Autumn Periods (pre-1600 B.C.E.), Length: 9cm. It is easy to hold in the palm for hand warming exercise. A FITTED SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.
Jade toggle of a boy holding a lingzhi fungus, symbol of longevity. Protective and lucky charm.
Light green jade (he tian bai yu). Beautiful patina, perfect condition. H: 4 cms. Qing, 19th C. TCT 196 (see Bibliography)
A nice assortment of old Chinese beads.
Size: See last photo.
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.
Antique Chinese beautiful agate brushwasher with carved berries and leaves on creeping vines. The stem and a bunch of berries are the feet of this piece. The wonderful warm orangeish brown tone areas have been carved skillfully as the leaves.
20th Century
Size: 1.5" height, 4.25" length, 3.25" width
Chinese Nephrite Jade Toggle, boy holding branch tightly, 2 3/4" high, 1 3/8 wide, 1" deep, light Celadon color, nice old patina. The condition is good, no damage.
This rectangular jade (nephrite) pendant is 2 3/8" long, 1 5/8" wide and 3/8" thick. It is an early 20th century product. It is carved on both sides as two stylized phoenix facing each other. It is in great condition.
A Chinese, Nephrite jade, Jue; Neolithic. 1000-4000 BC.
You are free to return the item for a refund if not fully satisfied.
Dimensions, 3.5 cm
Provenace: I was happy to be able to buy the collection of Chinese, Neolithic jades from the deceased estate of a distinguished Professor and collector of Chinese art.
The collection formed in the 1980s to 90s.
Pair Chinese Rose Quartz hardstone carved Foo Lions on carved hardwood stands, 19th century, 3 3/4" high with stand and 2 3/4" high without stand, 3 1/4" wide, 2 1/4" deep, with open mouth. There are some natural grains and infusions on the tail and head area. Round hole on the bottom and also on the stand, and tiny chips on the front paw area.
A finely carved and beautiful handle from a brush, Song style, but perhaps later 19th. century, we're not certain.
Carved with animals and scrolls, a small loop at the top.
Size: 69 mm. tall.
Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important collection between 1985 - 2000s, bought at reputable dealers and from old collections...
Width: 5.4 cm (2 2 in)
Depth: 1 cm (0.4 in)
Weight: 44 g (1.57 oz)
Excellent antique white jade pendant; jade wheel with internal open helix; very good condition
Length: 6.8 cm (2.7 in)
Height: 3.2 cm (1.3 in)
Depth: 1.6 cm (0.7 in)
Chinese green jade fish; good even colour and translucency; minor scratches; good condition
DESCRIPTION: A simply carved agate rubbing stone in the form of a Chinese boy carrying a ruyi. The semi-precious stone is pure white with brown inclusions that have been incorporated into the design as the boy’s cloak, hat and ruyi, which he carries on his shoulder. A small hole has been drilled through the ruyi at the back of the head for stringing and wearing from the belt as a toggle...
Description: A beautiful triplet of agate beads were excavated from Liao tomb. With still glittery condition, incursions was obvious on the surface with milky white tone. Date: Liao Dynasty(AD907-1125) Width: 1.7cm
Width: 5.5 cm (2.2 in)
Depth: 0.5 cm (0.3 in)
Weight: 67 g (2.39 oz)
Quality antique Chinese white jade pendant; carved phoenix in a tree; later 82 cm green beaded jade and jasper chain attached; good condition
Description:
A beautiful jadeite was well carved and in favored greenish tint.
It was preserved in perfect condition and was framed in best alloyed gold.
Jade length: 3.5cm. Overall length:4.0cm