A beautiful old Chinese natural purple rock crystal guanyin, in excellent condition. H:7.75cm
This jade (nephrite) carving is a mid-20th century product. It is 3β high, 2 ΒΌβ wide (measured from the widest part) and 1β thick. It depicts a playful monkey climbing on top of two pomegranates; a small RuYi (如意) scepter with LingZhi (靈芝) ends rests on the back of the carving. It is in great condition.
Mid 20th century Chinese lapis covered jar with floral design, good condition. H: 8 1/2 inches, W: 5 inches
Beautiful Chinese jadeite pendant, carved with a dragon on one side of front and back, mounted with a white gold setting marked 18K, the jadeite is a striking mottled light green, emerald green with subtle orange-yellow area on one edge.
Size of jadeite: 2.8 x 4.3 x 0.4 cm
A chicken heart pendant carved using motifs inspired from Shang dynasty bronzes. The top of the pendant has a mythical bird carved and the remaining section contains geometric patterns and the face of an animal on the bottom. Age: 20th century. Size: height 2.5" width 0.3" length 2.6"
Beautiful Chinese amethyst carved with a lotus blossom, now mounted as a clip.
Age: Early 20th century (c. 1920)
Size: 1.5" length.
A green and yellow soapstone carving entitled "Lion Building" (located in Shandong province) depicting a scene from the famous Song dynasty legend the The Water Margin ("Shui Hu Zhuan") in which Wu Song fights with and kills Ximen Qing who had previously killed Wu Song's brother so as to 'acquire' his wife...