Chinese antique carved jade vase, rectangular form carved all over with archaic motifs of twisting chimera, jade has nice green color with dark green striations, traces of gold paint on one side, 18th/19th century.
Size: 7 3/4" high x 4 3/8" wide x 2 1/2" deep.
A Fine Pale Celadon jade Ink-Stone/ Brush washer;
China, Qing Dynasty, 19th Century.
This is a very fine and large oval formed pale celadon jade ink-stone
or brush washer carved one large dragon pursuing pearl amidst clouds,
the semi-translucent stone with a soft matte polish and of pale celaon
color with some darker gray color, with some pale russet stained and
brown veining on the base...
Chinese antique small jade medallion, made of very pale jade, carved on both sides with two butterflies, two small round inset pieces carved to spin on their own.
Size: 2 1/4" wide (diameter) x 3/16" thick.
Antique Chinese stone seal with carving of horse and small animal together. The front bears a six character inscription. It measures 5.5" tall base 2" by 2".
A nicely carved Chinese nephrite pendant in a "Pixiu" shape. The nephrite is of very nice quality. There are some russet and dark intrusions mainly on one side of the pendant, this hints that the original material could be part of a jade pebble. We date the pendant to be early 20th century. It is in good condition with natural veins. Dimensions: 2-1/2"X2"X1/2".
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A Very Rare Highly Translucent Gray Jade with Two Lion Mask Eared Cup:
China, Ming or early Qing dynasy, 17th -18th century.
Of ineverted bell form with thinly sectioned walls, skillfully carved two lion head masks on the deep flared upper body, supported on a straight and set a high raised ring foot,
recessed base, exterior walls carved smoothly and shows beautiful natural brown russet and mottled white inclusions around body with highly translusent through out the body.
It’s in very ...
Chinese ruyi scepter made from dark hardwood with inlay of deep green jade with carved fish and flowers. Ruyi scepters are used in Buddhist ceremonies and are a symbol of good fortune to come. 20th Century
Size: 20.5" L, 4" W
An intricately carved soapstone wine (or tea) pot with attractive "Chicken Blood" red inclusions. This item was made in China, circa 1870-1900, during the late Qing dynasty. Condition - the spout has been broken and re-glued; there are minor chips to the prunus branch decoration and to the tip of the spout 19cm (7.5 inches) long; 10cm (4 inches) high...