A very cute and accomplished carving of a horned Lion as a pendant, done in a refined Song-Ming dynasty style, but probably Qing Dynasty.
Especially attractive matte greyish stone with black inclusions.
Size: 57 mm. long and weighing 75,2 grams.
Condition: Superb, nice smooth wear.
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Chinese Jadeite Carved Cabochon with 22K Yellow Gold Ring Marked "天興" "22K"
The ring size is 7. The jade is 19.1 mm long by 6.1 mm wide. It is 5.8 gram.
It has inclusions at the jadeite, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Fine simplistic style of carving depicting a bird, probably a Crane with head tucked to the back.
The animal is carved in an exceptional glossy celadon stone with brown inclusions on the wings at the front side.
Size: 65 mm. long and quite substantial and heavy.
Condition: Superb and intact with a particularly surface with smooth wear, and old polishing.
Provenance: Egeskov Fine Arts, Ex. Kubera - Art Asiatique, George Porchet, Nice, France.
Important Chinese Archers thumb ring in lovely translucent spinach green Jade, 2nd. part of the 18th. century.
Wonderful old smooth polishing with rather thin walls. A rare antique artifact!
Size: 33 cm. in diameter, 25 mm. tall.
Provenance: Egeskov Fine Arts, Ex. Kubera - Art Asiatique, George Porchet, Nice, France.
Height: 6.4 cm (2.7 in)
Width: 4.3 cm (1.8 in)
Depth: 1.8 cm (0.8 in)
Chinese carved rutilated quartz crystal snuff bottle; black hair-like inclusions within the rock crystal; well-hollowed with a bone spoon and coral knop; good condition
Late 18th century Chines jade carving of two fish with a tied knot - the image is one of the Eight Buddhist Emblems, as well as an allusion to the marital bliss. Nicely carved, translucent true nephrite jade, pleasant finish. Height 2.33 inches, weight 17.2 grams.
18th century off-gray Chinese translucent jade plaque to be sawn onto clothes with pierced and carved design of the Three Friends of Winter - pine, prunus and bamboo - celebrated for the fact that they do not wither as the cold days deepen into the winter season unlike many other plants. Very good work, in great condition. Diameter 1.58 inches, weight 8.1 grams.
18th century off-gray Chinese translucent jade plaque with pierced and carved abbreviated design of a dragon in flight, was used to be sawn onto clothes. Nice work, in good condition. Length 2.03 inches, weight 5.2 grams.
Late 19th century small Chinese jadeite carved pendant in a shape of Guanyin - the Boddhisattva of compassion. Nice natural untreated jadeite with shades of green, in great condition. Height 1.3 inches, weight 3.2 grams.
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.
Late 18th to early 19th century Chinese jadeite carved plaque plaque for sawing onto clothes with carved and pierced decoration of leaves. Nice natural untreated jadeite with shades of green, in excellent condition. Height 1.44 inches, weight 8.9 grams.
Late 19th to early 20th century Chinese agate carving of a goose standing in a stream by the rocks as it pecks a flowering peony bush. Beautiful stone, clever use of its natural color to differentiate the bird from the plant, excellent quality carving, high polish to the surface. Height 1.6 inches.
18th century small Chinese agate carving in a shape of a peony flower, was used to be sawn onto clothes. Beautiful carnelian agate with wonderful finish. Height 11/16 inches (18 mm).
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).
Late Ming Dynasty (beginning of the 17th century) small fine celadon jade plaque for sawing onto clothes with carved design of a Chinese Immortal wearing a long robe and holding a tall staff. Beautiful material, true nephrite jade, nice work, wonderful feel of age. Height 1.27 inches, weight 7.2 grams.
Late 18th to early 19th century carving in a shape of archaic Chinese chime stone. Beautiful celadon color material, true nephrite jade, wonderful work, in perfect condition. Length 2.3 inches, weight 15.4 grams.
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.
Late 19th to early 20th century small Chinese jade carving of a coin, each side with a low relief carving of 2 bats in flight among clouds. Beautiful true nephrite jade of white color, very good carving, beautiful finish to the surface, very pleasant to hold. Diameter 0.7 inches, weight 5 grams
Late 19th to early 20th century Chinese jade carving of a resting dog, its head turned back. Wonderful true nephrite jade of celadon color, very good carving with great sense of volume, beautiful finish to the surface, nicely heavy, very pleasant to hold. Length 2 1/8 inches, weight 116 grams.
1930's Chinese Jadeite Carved 14K Gold Plaque Pendant with Flower Marked "14K"
It is 28.3 inches (72 cm) in circumference by 12.6 inches (32 cm) long. The pendant is 2 inches (5 cm) in length by 1.18 inches (3 cm) wide and 4.68 mm thick. It is 27 gram.
It has tarnished metal, inclusions at the jade, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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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...
An authentic neolithic Chinese nephrite jade bi. The piece measures 6-1/2" in diameter. The central hole is drilled conically from one side only. A medium green nephrite with darker inclusions. There are visible marks inside the central hole showing how it was drilled. Authenticity is guaranteed. All of these jade pieces that I am listing come from a collection formed before 2000 and are not modern copies.
This is a large, substantial ancient Chinese nephrite object which appears to be composed of two opposing "core" elements from a cong or similar tube object. Each end tapers toward the middle where a "shoulder" ridge is present. The piece measures just under 7" in length and is 1-3/4" at the widest diameter. The piece has been seen and authenticated and comes with a signed certificate of authenticity. The stone itself is celadon colored nephrite with substantial dark inclusions...
Height: 18.3 cm (7.3 in)
Width: 7 cm (2.8 in)
Chinese green jade vase mounted on wooden stand; very well hollowed with four integral rings, one repaired; well decorated with archaic beast-form to the midsection; mounted on wooden stand; good condition
1930's Chinese Moss Agate Carved Libation Cup with Wood Stand
The cup is 4 inches (10.2 cm) long by 2.6 inches (6.7 cm) wide by 1.85 inches (4.7 cm) tall. The base is 1.22 inches (3.1 cm) tall by 3.11 inches (7.9 cm) long by 2 inches (5.3 cm) wide. The cup weight 74.1 gram, and the base is 32.4 gram.
It has inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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19th Century Chinese White Jade Carved Pendant Plaque Loop Ring Necklace with 14K Gold Clip
It is 17.71 inches (45 cm) in circumference by 9.84 inches (25 cm) long. The pedant is 2.24 inch (5.7 cm) in diameter and 0.163 inch (0.415 cm) thick. The ring is 0.7 inch (1.77 cm) in diameter and 0.24 inch (0.61 cm) thick...
16th Century Chinese White Jade Carved Plaque with Dragon Table Screen
It is 7.3 inches (18.5 cm) tall by 6 inches (15.2 cm) wide measured with stand. The plaque is 2.5 inches (6.3 cm) in length by 3.1 inches (8 cm) wide. It is 203.8 gram including stand.
It has flea bite chips, inclusions and surface wears and scratches. It has missing piece at the wood stand (as seen in the photos).
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19th c Chinese translucent green jade snuff dish with natural veining. No cracks or hairlines. Measures 2.75" diameter
Early 20th Century Chinese celadon jade carving of lotus pods bursting with seeds. Excellent condition, measures 2.5” long x 1.5” wide x 1” high
1900's 14K Gold Chinese White Jade Carved Bat Plaque Brooch Marked "14K"
It is 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) long by 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) wide. It is 30.4 gram.
It is tarnished and has inclusions, minor bent at the pin, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A Chinese, Nephrite jade, Gui tablet; Neolithic. 1000-4000 BC.
You are free to return the item for a refund if not fully satisfied.
Dimensions, 10.8 cm long.
Provenance: 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.
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.
Incense burner carved in turquoise, relief decoration of stylized dragons. The handles are in the shape of the heads of Buddhist lions. The cover is surmounted by a socket which is fixed by a screw cut in the stone. This censer is very elegant and of beautiful proportions, the sculptures are well executed. The stone has many defects (which are natural mineral inclusions) which did not put off the sculptor, it even seems that this stained effect was aesthetically sought...
Late Qing to early Republic Chinese carved agate lidded vase. Colors include a multi color orange, reddish brown and natural tone that was carved with nice details and open work. The lid and vase are nicely hollowed inside. The birds are fly catchers amongst flowers stems and leaves showing some stunning markings. The lid is so neat with another bird nestled in a flowered stem. The surfaces having a superb polish and fine incised details makes the vase a very showy piece. The hardwood st...
Antique Chinese jade carving of a recumbent horse. Seated on it's haunches, it's hooves curved underneath it's body, the horse looks back over it's shoulder. Details of face, main and tail accent the pleasing arch of the horse's neck. Carved of yellow and brown mottled jade.
Age: 19th century
Dimensions: 3 3/4" high x 4" long x 1 5/8" wide
A rare Chinese jade carving of a recumbent water buffalo. Laying with legs folded under his body, the buffalo extends his head forward. His ribbed horns curve backward, the tips almost meeting behind his neck. The artist's skill is evident in the naturalistic slope of the buffalo's spine over his rotund form as well as in the details of his face and tail. Carved of opaque yellow and brown mottled jade.
Age: Qing Dynasty
Dimensions: 3 1/2" high x 7 5/8" long x 6" wide
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