Chinese greenish-grey jade carving depicting Shoulou, God of Longevity, holding a staff, having smooth polished surfaces with incised details, 19th century period. Size; Heigh of carving is 2.5 inches, old small chip to the staff.
Jade carving of a bat spreading its wings on one side and on another side a coin shaped motif. Bats are considered to be an auspicious animal where the name is synonymous to fortune in Chinese. The coin contains a four character engraving possibly reading: Fu Shou Quan Shuang, or roughly translated as having both fortune and longevity. Age: 20th century Size: height 0.75" width 0.25" length 1.1"
Chinese jade carved elephant, beautifully rendered with detailed features, pale green jade with orange striations, Republic Period. Has a rosewood stand.
Size: 4 1/4" high x 5 1/2" long x 3 1/2" deep.
A Chinese jade vase, carved as a lotus leaf with a flower in one corner and a ribbon tying the leaf and its coiled trailing stalk forming the base. The composition is very attractive, the body is quite thinly carved and the stone is of celadon hue. A high quality example of Qing lapidary arts, it measures 14 cm ( 5 1/2 inches) high. It comes with its own custom made wooden base. Age; 19 C. condition: excellent.
1900's Chinese Jade Carved Box
The box is 0.9 inch (2.4 cm) tall by 2 inches (5 cm) in length and 3.4 inches (8.7 cm) wide. It is 133.2 gram
It has inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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A Han style (maybe of the period) white jade cicada in simple design and carved with clean lines showing superior craftsmanship. We date it Qing Dynasty or earlier, but it was probably from Han Dynasty. Condition: there are some calcification on the tip of the wings, which caused some tiny chips; some age veins on the lower part of the cicada (please see photo #4 and #5 for details). Length: 7 cm; width: 3.5 cm.
This carved reticulate nephrite is 6 ½ inches long, 2 ½ inches wide and a quarter of an inch thick. It has a traditional Chinese motif which includes a dragon, flowers, a vine and characters. The meaning of these four characters is ¡°celebrating happy events and long life¡±. The workmanship is just wonderful. It was carved in two layers which makes it even more interesting. There are a few small chips on the sides. It is in good condition.
Chinese Neolithic Hongshan Culture small jade carving of a pig dragon (zhulong) used as a burial object. The dragon is curled in an "embryonic" position. The bottom portion is carved in the form of an insect with large protruding eyes. The dragon portion of the jade is mottled green while the bottom portion is orange in color being closer to the outer rind of the jade stone.
Hongshan Culture 4700-2900 BC
Size: 1 7/8" wide
Old Chinese Jade Plaque with Turquoise and Coral Carved Beads Inlay Silver Snuff Bottle Wood Stand
It is 4.5 inches (11.5 cm) tall by 3.6 inches (9.1 cm) wide with stand and 3.8 inches (9.7 cm) tall by 3 inches (7.6 cm) wide. without stand. The jade plaque is 2.1 inches (5.4 cm) diameter. The bead is 4.9 mm-6.1mm. The snuff bottle is 136.1 gram...
Chinese nephrite jade mythical animal of a light celadon green with inclusions natural to the stone. The form is plump from its body to its limbs. The view from the bottom shows rounded legs with nicely carved claws on each paw. Size: L.5.5cm (2 inches) W. 3cm (1.18 inches)
Chinese Jade Carved Cup with 'CHILONG' Handles, 18th Century
It is 1.26 inches (3.2 cm) tall by 3.78 inches (9.6 cm) wide. It is 104.7 gram.
It has inclusions, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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19th century small Chinese lapis lazuli carving of Buddha Shakyamuni fast asleep as he leans on a rock. Very nice carving, quiet serene face, beautiful stone of bright blue with white veining and gold colored spots. Very pleasant patina, fixed in well carved hardwood stand. Length with stand 2 3/16 inches, height with stand 1 9/16 inches.
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.
A hollowly carved pebble nephrite pendant depicting a monkey on a branch. Late Qing to early Republic period. The pendant is in good condition, please refer photos for color and details. Length: 2 inches.
A Chinese jade carved as a gourd with trailing foliage. The stone is of mottled celadon hue and the carving is well detailed and tactile. age: 19 C. SIZE: 1 6/8 INCHES X 1 1/2 INCHES X 6/8 INCHES thickness. ( 4.5cm x 4 x 2.3 thickness). Condition: excellent, no damage.
Antique Chinese pair of dark green jade vases, with dark and light flecking throughout, allover incised spiraling designs with leaves, four squared panels, each with stylized carvings of vegetation with rock formations that are transparent when viewed from the inside of the vase. Each vase comes with a lovely dark hardwood stand.
Size: 7.25" height, 5.5" width
DESCRIPTION: A Chinese scholar’s calligraphy brush, the brush crafted with natural bristles encased in a horn ferrule. These are secured with a silver band to a pitted green jade handle inscribed with archaic characters and terminating in a round knob. A quality, well made brush in excellent condition, most likely dating to the latter Qing Dynasty to early republic Period. DIMENSIONS: 9 ¼” long (23.5 cm).
Description:
A cute little carving piece was rarely-found.
By greasy-feel jade-like quality of yellow glass or Liao, a lying baby with characteristic features was finely rendered.
From the sleek carving lines, the enduring old condition caused from incursions, the drilling hole and the form of the little figure, it was verified as a rare piece from Song/Jing periods.
Date: Song Dynasty, 960-1279.
Length: 3.6cm.
A CUSTOM-MADE SILK-BOX IS INCLUDED.