This circular jade (nephrite) pendant (or plaque) is 2 ¾” in diameter and 3/16” thick. It is a late 19th century product. It is carved on both sides and depicts a young boy holding a court tablet “Hu.” The boy is riding on a dragon headed carp and is surrounded by lucky clouds. In Chinese culture, this is a very popular subject. For centuries, passing governmental examinations offered a life time of opportunities for a young man and his family...
An Old Jade Fish Ornament Length: 4 5/8 inches (11.75 cm) Width: 1 5/8 inches (4.13 cm)
Condition Report: Hand-Carved, Good Condition
Chinese small carved jade ink stone and brush washer in one piece. The ink stone side is carved with a leaning pine tree and mist. Turned on its reverse side, it functions as a brush washer. The sides are incised with a key fret motif.
19th century
Dimensions: 3 1/8" long x 2 1/2" wide x 1/2" deep.
This is an antique jade carving of the chinese Han Dragon/mysthical beast....it pass the hardnest test, very hard can't be scratch by steel knife point, possibly of Qing Dynasty or earlier
An antique Chinese white jade reticulated carving of lock.
Date: 19th century Qing Dynasty
Dimensions: 2.75" X 1.75"
PAIR OF MOUNTED OLD CHINESE JADE CARVING PLAQUES, DATING TO THE REPUBLIC PERIOD
A fine pair of larger carvings of an old man and a boy with a bird and two boys in a garden. Finely made and mounted in a low grade silver metal mounts, so that they can be carried and used as ornaments. Both carved in a white/celadon jade.
Size: ca. 70 mm. long each and weighing 107 grams total.
Beautiful Chinese jade floral plaque mounted as a brooch. The brooch is made of sterling silver. Nicely carved, with beautiful details.
Age: Early 20th century (c. 1920)
Size: 1.5" length.
A nice and interesting polished Nephrite amulet in the shape of a Cicada, Ming style.
The pendant carved in a rarely seen brown-black stone. This fine nephrite pendant comes from an old German Collection of handpicked Chinese jade carvings of insects from different periods, from the Neolithic to 20th. century. The cicada was carved in a Ming Dynasty Style, but possible from Qing Dynasty, we're not certain.
Size: 6,2 cm...
Chinese carved hardstone model of a pendants: rectangular in shape depicting an Immortal. Size; Width of this fine carving is 1 1/2 inches with the height of 2 3/8 inches. Condition Report; Fine carving with no condition concerns.
Antique far eastern Asian Chinese hard stone late 19th century to early 20th century Chinese green jade jadeite saddle ring that was carved from one piece of this coveted lucky hard stone. This Chinese far Eastern export carved green gemstone saddle ring is in excellent wearable condition.
Although not seen here, the top takes a high glossy polish. There are no new crisp edges to be found in this ring...
A beautiful antique Chinese spinach jade box all hand made with a wood stand in excellent condition. H:13cm $950
This is a real jade (hard stone) carving of Cicadas pendant, it is a symbol of purity in chinese culture over thousands of years, it is very nice and simple works of art. In good condition, sign of wear and age, it is from circa 1900s and can be much earlier than that of Qing Dyanasty, found in XinJiang Province... please ask for detail photos. Thanks for looking...please visit my gallery again and u will see more items added soon!!!Happy Browsing !
A Chinese jade vase of flat baluster shape with Mughal style carving of flora and foliage to the body and the cover decorated with lappets. The vase is well hollowed and the stone is of pale hue with one natural vein. Age; late Qing, early 20 C. size: 16.3 cm high. condition; very good.
Ancient Neolithic Bi disk in celadon colored nephrite Jade, thick well shaped with extensive tremolite . Beautiful surface texture. Size almost 2.25" over .25" thick.
Fine Green Jade Hongshan Pig Dragon Pendant, unique shape with a long tail wonderful face well worn surface and biconically drilled suspension holes. Collected 1980-1995 in HK. Weight 54g L 3" by 1.5" wide.
The pendant depicts the Happy Buddha, also known as the Laughing Buddha, in a joyous and tranquil pose. It is made of natural Jadeite Jade stone, renowned for its rich green color and impeccable quality. The intricate carving and attention to detail bring the pendant to life, making it a true work of art. Whether worn for its spiritual significance or simply as a stunning piece of jewelry, this pendant will surely bring joy and beauty to anyone who wears it...
Hongshan Brown Jade Toggle or figure of a Cicada with extensive mineral deposits and age wear, collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. 2.25" by 1.5"
Chinese carved hardstone model of a pendants: rectangular in shape depicting dragon-fish. Size; Width of this fine carving is 1 1/2 inches with the height of 2 1/4 inches. Condition Report; Fine carving with no condition concerns.