All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1395308 (stock #mtjade)
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A Chinese white jade carving depicting a boy playing on a "money tree on a mountain, and above a Lingzhi fungus. Late Qing Dynasty to early Republican period. Condition: Extensive brown inclusions, age cracks, small chips, please see photos for condition details. High with hardwood base: 6-7/8", without base: 5-1/2".
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1273922
Antique Chinese white jadeite carved bangle, with light blueish-grey areas and a lovely smokiness. Size: 2.75" width, 5/16" thickness
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1257314
Beautiful jade jar with elaborately detailed carvings of a large taotie motif, or "gluttonous ogre mask", a face motif without a lower jaw area, on its front and back, two carved handles shaped like beasts' heads with agate rings, carved chevron designs above and below the lid, topped with a floral finial. The jar comes with a hardwood stand. Size: 7" height, 4.25" width
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1123682 (stock #girdleclasp)
Chinese agate girdle clasp, also called "sui" in Chinese. I am uncertain about the date of it, but do believe that it should be from Qing Dynasty or earlier. It is in good condition with russet streaks. 2-3/8" X 1-1/8" X 1/2".
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1315549
Antique Chinese jadeite carving of two identical furry critters, possibly foxes, curled together in a yin yang fashion. The jadeite has parts that are a glowing lavender with muted green areas. The carving is pierced through and may be worn as a pendant. Size: 2" width, .75" thickness
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1260266
Antique Chinese carved jadeite with hues of white and light green, with apparent areas of bright apple green. It is carved into a smooth cylindrical shape and would have been used as a thumb ring in archery. 19th century, Qing Dynasty era Size: 1" height, 1.25" width, .25" thickness
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1005373
Chinese white jade rollicking horse animatedly carved with nostrils flaring and lying on back with hooves up in air. Size: 3 inches long 1.5" high.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1137003 (stock #pixiupendant)
A nicely carved Chinese nephrite pendant in a "Pixiu" shape. The nephrite is of very nice quality. There are some russet and dark intrusions mainly on one side of the pendant, this hints that the original material could be part of a jade pebble. We date the pendant to be early 20th century. It is in good condition with natural veins. Dimensions: 2-1/2"X2"X1/2". Please log in this link to see the definitions of "Pixiu" from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pixiu
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1302467
A beautifully carved grey-green hard stone vase with carved panels of chrysanthemums on its front and backside. The handles have been carved elaborately with creeping vine motifs, while two carved hard stone rings hang from each one. The lid has been carved with the same vine motif and large finial. The vase comes with a beautiful hardwood stand, with silver inlay geometric patterns. Late 19th Century - Early 20th Century Size: (w/ stand) 9.75" height (w/o stand) 8.5" height, 5.5" width
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1134652
Chinese carved jadite pitcher with dragon handle and loose ring under spout, very thinly carved of a beautiful translucent pale green color jadite, scrolling motif along the edge, each side is carved with a dragon in low relief, Republic Period. Size: 5" long
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1269376
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Chinese white jadeite coupe, carved into a large, cupped lotus leaf with reticulated stems running around a seated goose, sporting extremely detailed feathers with tiny etchings, neck craned upwards with open beak and a vine running through it. 20th Century Size: 6.5" length, 2" height, 4.5" width
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1319154
Chinese ruyi scepter made from dark hardwood with inlay of deep green jade with carved fish and flowers. Ruyi scepters are used in Buddhist ceremonies and are a symbol of good fortune to come. 20th Century Size: 20.5" L, 4" W
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1397290 (stock #hhexpendant)
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A very high quality white nephrite pendant carved as a figurine of He-he Erxian (和合二仙). According to Wikipedia: He-He Er Xian, translated as the Immortals of Harmony and Union and as the Two gods of Harmony and Union, are two Taoist immortals. They are popularly associated with happy marriages. He and He are typically depicted as boys holding a lotus flower (荷, hé) and a box (盒, hé). The pendant is in excellent condition and carved with superior craftsmanship...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1301820
Antique Chinese jade plaque with wonderful, detailed reticulated carvings of flowers, plants, vases, and five robed people. The central carving is of a shou symbol for luck and prosperity. It rests in an adjustable hardwood stand. Has and old crack (seen in photos) 19th Century Size: (jade only) 5" diameter, .25" thickness (jade on stand) 5" height, 5" width
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1290869
Antique Chinese carved jadeite plaque of the double happiness symbol with a butterfly at its top. Very fine carve work. From the collection of Mrs. Ellen Sutton in Incline Village, NV. Size: 3" height, 1.75" width, .25" thick
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1291306
Antique Chinese pierced jadeite plaque carved with the double happiness symbol and a butterfly on top. From the collection of Mrs. Ellen Sutton in Incline Village, NV. Size: 2.75" height, 1.75" width, .25 thickness
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1270426
Intricate Jade Nephrite carving of crane and flower setting in a bed of dense reeds. Light green color with red variation in some areas. Oval shaped, this piece was originally designed to sit among a wood carved urn in a Chinese temple. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) Dimensions: 4.5" High X 7" Long
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #985094 (stock #0206)
Ca. early 1900s

This horse is carved in a very energetic pose with open mouth and neck twisted back over the left shoulder. The stone is a golden-brown tiger eye displaying the characteristic chatoyancy and having a few small whitish opal-like areas. The piece is well-carved overall with clear facial features and a very active pose with a high and even polish overall...

All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1183693
Intricately carved white jade lidded vase, standing on high foot, exquisitely detailed with pierced carved Hu-birds as handles on either side of oval shaped body, rings of jade are carved to hang free, lid with lotus shaped finial. Republic period. Size: 7" high x 4" length x 2" deep
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1302325
Antique Chinese agate carving of a mother bathing a small child. The beautiful whitish stone has translucent areas with ribboning throughout. May have been intended as a brush washer.

Early 20th Century

Size: 1.75" height, 3" length
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1156653
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.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1278290
Beautiful Lapis piece of carved flower design with stems and leaves. Quaint with distinctive holes allow dimension and gives character to this small piece. Beautiful stunning color and grain. Circa 1900 Dimensions: 1 1/4" Across, 1/4" Thick
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #311072 (stock #2143)
This early 20th century Chinese carved jadeite lady is 4 ¾” high, 1 ½” wide and 1 ¼” thick. It depicts a lady holding a silk box containing several volumes of books. The natural grain of the stone is apparent. It is in great condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1273892
Antique Chinese grey and white jadeite carving of two fish swimming opposite each other, one of them spouting a stream of water out of its mouth. The fish are delicately carved over the darker grey area of jade, while the rest piece is a lighter grey/white jade. Size: 2.5" length, .75" thickness
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1343322
Chinese Neolithic jade carving, dated of the Hongshan culture period (4700-2900 BC), in the form of a three prong wheel with strong orange coloration throughout.

Starting from about 18,000 years ago, the Neolithic Age marked the end of the Stone Age in Chinese history. During the period, great changes took place in all aspects of humans’ life. Human beings in the Neolithic Age no longer lived only on collecting foods directly from nature...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1485394 (stock #1076)
The mahjong set is in a perfect condition. Provenance: Bonhams, San Francisco
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1485367 (stock #1065)
Genuine turquoise stone. The overall condition is good, except for an unnoticeable chip on the left side of the boy’s robe. In Chinese Fengshui, “Drum” symbolizes good reputation and social status. Size: 2.5 inches (65mm) tall.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1315214
Chinese jadeite belt hook carved with a chimera climbing on the body of a dragon with arching head, pale green tones in the head of the dragon turning into bright, luminescent apple green tones down the back of the chimera to the other end. Size: 5" length, 1" thick
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1251886
Beautifully hand carved jade pendant of the mystical fenghuang, or phoenix, with a blooming lotus beside it. The fenghuang symbolizes the union of yin and yang, and each part of its body represents a different word: its head is for virtue, wings are duty, back is propriety, abdomen for credibility, and chest for mercy. Carving has a small hole drilled through the top for wearing on a necklace. 20th century Size: 2.25" height, 1.75" height
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1086390
Beautiful early 20th century jade flask with fitted cap. There is an iris on both front and back of the flask carved in low relief with scrolling pattern. Small carved dragons on both sides with jade rings. Measures 10" long by 3" wide.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1255211
Beautiful Jade medallion skillfully pierced and carved on both sides with the Chinese character 'shou' meaning 'longevity'. Around its sides are leaves and lucky bats, which are thought to bring prosperity. 19th century Size: 2.25" diameter, 1/8" thickness
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #999412 (stock #496)
A carved circular apple green jadeite pendant depicting a phoenix in a stylized garden landscape. This item was made in China possibly during the 19th Century. Condition - very good...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1920 item #1290911
Antique Chinese jadeite plaque with pierced carving of the double happiness symbol, with two butterflies on top and bottom with long, angelic wings cascading the sides. From the collection of Mrs. Ellen Sutton in Incline Village, NV. Size: 3.5" height, 1.75" width, .25" thickness
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1910 item #1172873 (stock #3478)
This rectangular jade (nephrite) pendant (or plaque) is 3 ¼” long, 2” wide and 3/16” thick. It is an early 20th century product. It is carved on both sides as a stylized dragon surrounded by Ling Zhi (lucky mushroom). Aside from a small chip (less than 1/8” long) on the side, it is in good condition.
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1910 item #1334602
ca. 1900
Late Qing Dynasty - Republic period
Silver plated bronze, khotan/hetian white jade, jadeite, tourmaline
Length: 24.5 cm / 9.6 in
Width (at widest point): 13.2 cm / 5 in
Dimensions of jade belt buckle: 11.3 x 3 cm
Diameter of circular jade plaque: 6 cm
From a Chicago, IL estate

A gorgeous late Qing silver plated bronze hand mirror, mounted with a finely carved mid-Qing white jade belt buckle for its handle...
All Items : Antiques : Regional Art : Asian : Chinese : Hardstones : Pre 1910 item #1350641 (stock #nephriteheng)
A Chinese nephrite pendant (珩)with double dragon head, Waring State style, late Qing Dynasty. Length: 3-5/8" (9 cm).