A nice assortment of old Chinese beads. Size: See last photo.

Description: An archaic jade tube or bead was excavated in a fine condition. By a light mustard-green tint, the jade piece was drilled from both sides by hand-made tool. That made the tunnel narrowed from the open mouth. Manually grinding scars were left obviously on the surface verifying its an ancient piece for sure. Date: Early Spring and Autumn Periods (pre-1600 B.C.E.), Length: 9cm. It is easy to hold in the palm for hand warming exercise. A FITTED SILK BOX IS INCLUDED.

Description: A beautiful triplet of agate beads were excavated from Liao tomb. With still glittery condition, incursions was obvious on the surface with milky white tone. Date: Liao Dynasty(AD907-1125) Width: 1.7cm

Antique Chinese carved set of 8 jade toggles. A monk, a holy man, 2 bean pods, a flower, a dragon, a bean pod with leaves, and others. They measure about 1.5" long.

Mogul style, 1700s

This well and thinly carved classic chrysanthemum bowl is fashioned from highly transparent agate. Probably dating to the Qianlong period, it was perhaps intended for court use as a wine cup, judging from its high quality carving, and its small and delicate form. Tiny crevices to the interior and pale clouding are natural to the stone. It is in good condition with no chips or restorations...

Antique Chinese purple hued agate censor. The base and lid are carved with a scrolling foliate design on two oblong registers. The base has bird-like head handles with loose rings. The censor has scrolling foliate handles with loose rings. The top has simple vine like handles with loose rings. The lid is topped with a dragon. The agate has natural white and yellow/brown inclusions. It measures 15.5" tall, the base measures 8" tall, the top 7.75" tall.

A Chinese jade toggle carved as a crouching shi-shi, the stone of a pale grey-green colour. Nice lustrous polish. 18th / 19th century.

Approximately 4.5cm long...

Chinese miniature quartz sculpture of a a woman with an attendant from the 19th century. The woman is robed and holding a flowering branch in her right hand, a basket in her left. The figure to her right is kneeling, with agate base. It measures 2" long, 1.25" deep, 2.5" tall.

An archaic style Chinese jade object in the style of Han burial Jade objects. Top contains a motif of mythical beasts and the center section is incised with scrolling vines with a circular hole carved out in the center.The clear line seen below the beasts is a plastic wire to attach the jade piece on the black felt panel. Age: Size: height 3" width 0.1" length 2"

Width with Handle: 8.5 cm (3.4 in)
Height: 6 cm (2.4 in)

Fine Chinese jade libation cup; shows two Chilong, one with its head draped over the handle and the other shown crawling up the other side; lovely russeted section blends well into the green; natural cracks present; good condition

This is an authentic example from the Qijia culture, dating to 2100-1600 BCE, of a well-known type of ritual axe, known as a "Yue." It measures 4" in length and 3-3/8" at its widest point (10cm X 8.5cm). The surface has a beautiful, smooth polish; the "blade" has a beveled edge and has been sharpened, although it shows no signs of actual use. The large hole has been conically drilled. The stone is a variegated mid-green with some darker inclusions. In all, a very beautiful piece...

A Chinese mutton fat nephrite jade pendant or toggle of Budai measuring about 2 1/2" long and weighing 86g. While primarily white in color, the jade has a few random russet sections on the side and rear, and evinces under strong light a faint subtle green tint. There is a hole which is used to thread for wear. Unmarked.

Description:

An archaic decorative Bi was rarely carved in a material of rock crystal.
Other than the commonly-seen material-jadestone, crystal was used to be esteemed as the precious gem and being treasured among the noble people.
This crystal Bi was carved on both sides with the characteristic grains-motif.
By traditional craftsmanship, the separated dots were lined up by crossing straight lines firstly...

1900's Chinese Agate Carved Boy Figurine Pendant

It is 1.7 inches (4.5 cm) long by 1.2 inches (3.1 cm) wide. It is 20.7 gram.

It has inclusions, chips, surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).

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Hard stone cup, probably Jadeite. The more or less pale nuanced ocher colored stone is stained with a pretty green and veined with rust. The cut is very thin which required good control. Uneven grinding and a soft sheen suggest that this cut is ancient, difficult to date with certainty. Chinese work from the 19th century or before. Size:85x68x15mm Good condition.

Early to mid 19c light greyish/celadon jade medallion in circular form having a central Kylin surrounded by symbols. Superbly carved and pierced with the finest details with a worked edge having the back indented and smoothly finished. This medallion was probably removed from a cloisonne or bronze wine ewer or censor. This piece is of the finest caliber, showing a wonderful hand polish all the way through and in perfect condition. Size 2-1/4" Diameter and nice thickness...

A well carved rock crystal sculpture comprising a vase with "chilong" dragon handles and surrounded by Magnolia, Peach, Pomegranate and Lingzhi Fungus. Condition -there is impact damage to the neck and a branch and two of the peach leaves are chipped...

A wonderfully well-carved jade, dating to the 19th century and done by hand. Most likely an attachment to a sword scabbard. Please examine the photographs as they are part of the description. This is not a modern piece, so often described as "Qing." This is the genuine article and is guaranteed to be such to the original purchaser.