Hand carved natural jadeite dragon head pendant. Dimension: 55 x 40 x 11 (mm) or 2.17 x 1.57 x 0.43 inches with total weight of 0.08 lbs/36 grams. Introduction. Jadeite generally occurs in metamorphic rocks with a higher-pressure origin and is made of interlocking, blocky, granular crystal. The hardness of the Jadeite is usually between 6.5 to 7. The density of the Jadeite is between 3.25 to 3.36...
Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a Pregnant Dragon .Fine Hongshan nephrite Dragon Pendant Toggle , biconically drilled holes showing wear from extended use and tremolite deposits as well as mineral deposits, collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. 3" by 1"
Chinese Hongshan Chicken Bone jade Owl Pendant . Well sculpted with biconically off set drill suspension holes . This nice little bird was collected 1980-1995 and has no apparent damage and no restoration.
Height: 7 cm (2.6 in)
Width: 3.7 cm (1.3 in)
Depth: 2 cm (0.7 in)
Chinese mother of pearl snuff bottle; carved dragon to one side with linghi and bat carved on the reverse; good condition
Antique Chinese ruby red peking glass flattened round snuff bottle. Top with green peking glass top. Good condition.
Provenance: Jade Collector, LA
Republic Period, circa 1930s
Size: 2 3/4" H x 2" W x 3/4" D
Unique late Taisho Period C. 1925 bamboo flower basket with root handle. The bamboo inserts perpendicular to the ami weave creates a stunning elegant effect. Excellent condition. Ask for shipping quote.
Hongshan Chicken Bone Jade Double Pig Dragon Pendant. The pendant has a face top and bottom , the suspension hole is biconically drilled with 2 other decorative holes. Nice condition . Collected HK 1980-1995 size 2.25" by 1"
Hongshan Alien Nephrite Jade Figure Pendant very unique with large almond eyes reminds me of the grey aliens from movies. Well worn from use and burial worn biconically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980s-1990s size 2.25" by 1"
A Carved silhouette agate snuff bottle, the slightly flattened globular body carved to the front face using the dark brown layer with a scholar among trees, flowers and rockery. The reverse left bare. Complete with original matching agate stopper. Recessed base.
Age: Qing Dynasty
Condition: Good condition
Edo Period Utagawa Kuniyoshi wood block print c 1859, nice print handling wear especially at the lower corner as seen in pictures. Approximately 5.75 by 9" we have around 18 pieces from the same volume .
A Chinese antique pear shaped snuff bottle done in glass overlay with four colours on an opaque white ground. The bottle of compressed ovoid form raising from an oval foot to a tall cylindrical neck. One carved side shows a bird perched on a tall branch holding fruit. On this side the maker has also affixed his mark, from Yangzhou School. On the reverse it shows a bird with overhead butterflies and insects hovering over lily pods in the water...
Pair of Chinese porcelain plates painted in famille verte enamels with a mountainous coastal landscape, with figures and buildings. Complete with blue, pink & bianco sopra bianco borders. Edges covered in gilt. The backs left bare.
Size: Approximately 9" diameter by 1-1/4" high
Condition: Very good, some very slight fritting on the edges and wear to the gilt.
dragon headed rarely seen cane
Japanese bronze okimono sculpture of a Hawk on rockery base. the Hawk stands on a a fantastic bronze rockery base with branches and waves. Signed with character marks on the side of the rockery. Measures 16 1/2" x 19 1/2" x 8". condition was cold painted at a later date though 99% of the paint has been removed.The left foot left toe is missing though a rough toe was created but we removed it during the cleaning it will come with the sculpture.
A JAPANESE Gilt bronze model of a COCKEREL or ONAGADORI (LONG-TAILED COCKEREL)standing on a red lacquered wood stand probably late Meiji / Taishō period, the body is beautifully chiseled on every feather ,the tail is in two parts and they attach with a screw. The figure is unsigned. Dimensions h. 20", w. 6-3/4", d. 3-1/4"; overall h. 26", w. 9-1/2", d. 9-1/2"
This is a very fine potted Chinese Republic period. pre-30 blue and white with enamel famille rose painted with beauty courtesans vase, hand painted and very fine in painting.
Qing Peking glass Cobalt Blue beads Japanese Lacquer box Resin Guanyin. Fun group lot a 19th c Chinese Peking glass bead necklace (needs stringing) 32 violet cobalt blue beads , a nice late 19th or early 20th c Japanese lacquer box with lid with Fuji a Village house and a view of the bay in shades of gold leaf and a green resin and ? molded figure of Guanyin. Figure 2.5" box 2.25" wide . Various ages.
An early 20thC iridescent MOP carving with stand. There are no cracks but the back near the stand has a very small nick that does not show through the front. Unsigned. 5-1/2" x 5-1/2"