Ancient Orient
A Gift Of Jade



All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1837 VR item #1202653 (stock #023)
A Gift Of Jade
£3200.00
An absolutely stunning item carved of white muttonfat nephrite jade with embellishments in silver. Originally a late Ming/early Qing Hair adornment or "BIAN-FA" (Lit.-Hair weave) it was used by high ranking ladies in the 18th century Qing dynasty (Whose royal family were of Manchurian descent) to hold in place their elaborate hairstyles (Large hair weaves were a distinguishing feature of Manchu society ladies)...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1837 VR item #1201284 (stock #022)
A Gift Of Jade
£1100.00
An 18th century muttonfat carving of a buddhas hand citron that can be displayed on a stand or worn as a pendant. Incredibly well executed and incredibly desirable.Has beneficial meaning in Chinese folklore giving blessings to the owner...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1837 VR item #1201282 (stock #021)
A Gift Of Jade
£1600.00
A late Qing (18th-19th Century) Pendant depicting a pair of lotus pods with a Fu-bat perched on top and with tendrils flowing down one side. In white "Muttonfat" jade and with the bat detail carved into the slightly darker "sugar" jade area...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1837 VR item #1199937 (stock #016)
A Gift Of Jade
£2200.00
A stunningly detailed yellow-celadon pendant dating to the 18th century carved with calligraphy to one side and bird in prunus blossom motif to the other side.These yellow colours of nephrite often reach prices more consistant with the better quality white jades. The yellowish celadon has a russet-yellow inclusion to one corner which extends across both sides but does only add to the natural look of this piece of jade and is common in yellow jades ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1837 VR item #1199935 (stock #020)
A Gift Of Jade
£1150.00
A stunning 18th century (Qing)celadon jade pendant with two boyys motif with fu-bats and ling-zhi borders. Pendants by this jade carver of the same age have reached many thousands of pounds in top auction houses and are rarer than the more commonly acquired "Zigang" pendants...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1900 item #1199927 (stock #015)
A Gift Of Jade
£650.00
A stunning celadon nephrite jade plaque with sling carved openwork depicting three scholars.Typically carved for the 19th century these plaques are often incorporated into later objects such as boxes...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1800 item #1199924 (stock #014)
A Gift Of Jade
£2600.00
A stunning carved nephrite jade bi disc pendant in very pale celadon-white jade. Carved in the late Ming to very early Qing (Wanli-Kangxi)in an archaistic style. Truly a stunning piece of jade carving with the best of old and new brought together. In a very pale celadon with an area that changes in colour to a yellow russet, this among my favourite items we currently have in stock. We have placed this item on a modern thong but it would look equally at place on a stand...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1199514 (stock #005)
A Gift Of Jade
Sold
This item was purchased in Hong-Kong in the 1950's and probably dates from the Republic era onwards (1900-1950-most likely) Carved in translucent white "muttonfat" nephrite it has been masterfully worked and the delicacy of the object is amazing. When we first inspected this object we were certain it would turn out to be Peking glass and it was only after extensive testing were we able to establish it as nephrite! Due to its fine working it is incredibly light and we were stunned that a jade ...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1900 item #1195835 (stock #004)
A Gift Of Jade
£1100.00
A stunning piece of apple green and white jadeite that dates to the late 19th century.Carved with pomegranates and prunus blossom in openwork it comes with its own original custom fitted stand. One of the most sought after colour mixes on the international market this piece would make a stunning addition to any jade/Oriental display and its genuine age only makes it more desirable...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1910 item #1195711 (stock #007)
A Gift Of Jade
£400.00
A lovely detailed carving of a mythical beast that acts as a guardian figure. Well carved from flawless celadon jade, this piece would make a great addition to any desk or mantlepiece jade collection. 5cm X 5cm X 2.5cm Tested as Good quality Nephrite jade S.G 2.95 Dated 1900-1950
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1837 VR item #1194979 (stock #003)
A Gift Of Jade
£600.00
A lovely jade item From the Daogang era (dated 1840-1890) that would make a great addition to any collection. Featuring a magpie next to a spray of prunus blossom it is clearly giving an auspicious message/ blessing. Lovely delicate carving, wonderful subject matter and great quality nephrite jade of the lightest green tone on an integral one piece jade base... Not to be missed! Measures 5.5cm X 5cm TESTED NEPHRITE JADE... S.G 2.91 ......
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre AD 1000 item #1194975 (stock #012)
A Gift Of Jade
£5500.00
A stunning example of Bronze age jade work this piece was collected in the early 20th century and was part of a large jade collection...