It would be hard to overstate the beauty of this ritual knife, made from an exquisite mottled green nephrite, with swirls of paler green and brown stone. Measuring some 11" in length (29cm) by 3" in height (7.5cm) and 1/8" (.3mm) in depth. The three holes are drilled conically from one side only. Please examine the photos, as they are part of the description. A truly beautiful piece; the stone is tapered to a point from both sides, although not especially sharp...

Finely carved foo dog playing with a small ball done in Jade. The fur of the foo dog is carved in stylized scrolled motif with detail work showing each fur. Foo dogs are an auspicious motif in East Asia and often paintings and sculptures are produced. Age: 20th century. Size: height 1.3" width 1.75" length 2.5"

Pair of Twin Circular Screens made from Translucent Jade, with applied Black Jade, White Jade, Nephrite Jade, Agate, Carnelian, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Coral and more, carved into multiple compositions of flowering plants on rock formations with hovering butterflies. The carved circular Jade Disks rest on carved wood stands. Each carved jade disk measures 12 inches.

Excellently preserved original condition.

Chinese Carved Grayish-White Jade Covered Urn, of flattened baluster form, the angular body with low relief panels of dragons and having dragon handles at the neck, the fitted cover with a central finial flanked by two dragons, on a custom carved hardwood stand, H.- 7-5/8 in., W.- 5 1/8 in., D.- 2 7/8 in.

Antique Chinese jadeite carving of a dragon and a phoenix face to face with pierced details, crosshatch feathers and spirals on the dragon's body. 19th Century in original untreated condition. Size: 2.25" L

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

You are considering a massive neolithic nephrite jade ritual (votive) axe, weighing one pound 10 ounces and measuring 6-1/4" in length by 2-1/4" in width and 1-1/4" in thickness (16cm X 6.5cm X 3cm). Predominantly green in color (celadon), there are extensive black and brown areas, indicative of a stone with a large iron content. Rough at one end, the piece tapers to a pointed edge (not especially sharp). Massive in feeling with a great presence. Guaranteed to be ancient...

A finely carved jade dragon plaque dating, most likely, to the Warring States - Eastern Han period. The plaque measures 3-3/4"in length and is 1-1/2" at the widest. The stone is a grayish-green nephrite. Guaranteed authentic.

You are considering a rare and beautiful Archaic Chinese Jade Scepter or Tablet, "Gui," dating to circa 2000BC. The piece measures 7.5 inches (18.5cm) in length and is, as one would expect, carved (drilled and polished) entirely by hand. As the photos will show, the stone is predominantly a gray-green nephrite, with some areas of darker brown. There are "striations" visible on the surface, which may indicate that the piece had been wrapped in a cloth/textile, which left an imprint...

A well-carved nephrite jade plaque depicting a coiled, sinuous dragon paired with a phoenix and spiral-incised "bi" disc. The phoenix and "bi" disc have been covered with a gold lacuer gilding. Intricate, flowing spiral decoration covers the dragon's body and the disc. The piece measures 3-3/4" end to end and is, as best I can tell, made entirely without the use of modern cutting tools...

A beautifully sculpted leopard carved from grayish nephrite. Qing Dynasty. Condition: A small chip and an age crack on the base. Length: 3-5/16".

A Very Fine Chinese White Jade Handle/Mirror Back Hand Held Mirror: China, Qing dynasty, 18th/19th century...

A Very Large/Heavy/ Fine Chinese Dark Spinach Jade Seal(?)with a Fitted Box: China. A very heavy large jade carved in high relief with a recumbent mythical beast on a square formed dark spinach nephrite jade for a paper weight or seal?, with some natural fissure lines, soft yellow hued stome marked and an opaque creamy white patch line on the top. It’s in good condition without any chips. Meaures:18cm x 18cm across face , and 11cm high, weighs 8.8 lbs (4 kgs) respectably.

This small carved jade plaque was certainly the element of the central part of a Ruyi scepter, a symbol of the power of Chinese leaders. The plaque is finely carved with deep patterns, we can distinguish a bat, a symbol of happiness, and a vase of lotus flowers. The vase could mean abundance and the flowers seem to be Buddhist Lotuses unless they are immortal peonies. On the body of the vase is represented the intertwined feminine-masculine symbol, Ying and Yang...

Antique Chinese snuff bottle made from pale green jade with areas of orange and grey coloration, hand-carved with a fish spewing water from its mouth and a lotus pod, and a pink tourmaline stopper.

Age: 19th century

Size: 2.75" H x 2" L x 1" D

This is an authentic Neolithic Hongshan jade object, described in the literature as "hoof-shaped." Current scholarly opinion is that it was used to hold the individual's hair, based on where these objects have been found in excavated tombs. The piece measures 4-1/2" in height and is 2" in diameter. As with most published examples, it has two holes near the base which would have allowed the insertion of a "pin" to hold the hair in place...

Antique Chinese jadeite carving in a beautiful grey color, of a Buddha's hand citron, a peach, and a pomegranate amidst reticulated creeping vines and leaves. Size: 2.5" length, .75" thickness

Two 19C Chinese White Jade Jadeite Hairpins The tapered white jade hairpin is carved with a dragon head. The other jadeite one terminates in a scroll and is carved with a shou-symbol. Size: Jade hairpin: 15.4 cm long Jadeite hairpin: 12.7 cm long Condition: Excellent

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

Chinese wood framed table screen holding beautiful dream stone. Signed and sealed. Excellent condition. 53x30 cm overall size. Stone impossible to date, frame estimated to be late 19th century. Can be viewed in central London and shipped worldwide.

This is an authentic nephrite jade huang carved, as one would expect, entirely by hand, done in a translucent pale greenish-gray jade with russet inclusions. It measures some 5-1/2" (14cm) end to end and is in excellent condition given its great age. This is not a modern, or later, copy, but is genuinely ancient and is unconditionally guaranteed to be such to the original purchaser.

Probably Song Dynasty ( 13th century ) or later. Connoisseus do know how rare are Yellow Jade carvings. Unfortunately our images are not able to show the real beauty of this piece. Size : Approx. 4,5 x 4,5 cm. Provenance : Old German collection.

Two Chinese carved celadon jade figural toggles: a standing female with right arm above head and left holding sword, on lapis lazuli bead bracelet; together with male with slightly bent knees holding three flowers, on green silk cord; each with russet suffusions; L: 3 1/2" (larger)

Chinese pair of antique jadeite links with intricate pierced carvings and dangling butterflies. Original untreated condition. 19th Century Size: 1.75" L each

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

A lovely set of four (4) Chinese antique jade buttons, skillfully hand carved in an assorted style of flower. Size: 1.25"-1.5" W

A Chinese nephrite pendant (珩）with double dragon head, Waring State style, late Qing Dynasty. Length: 3-5/8" (9 cm).

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".

A nephrite Jian Ge(an accessory between the sword blade and the handle)decorated with Chi Longs. I am not sure about the date of this, but believe that it should be Qing or earlier. It looks like it was burned for some reason, caused some dark area on it. There are a couple of chips on it too, please refer to the photos for the details of condition. Length: 2"; Height:1".

A nicely carved jade pendant in the shape of a bamboo surrounded by leaves in two colors. Bamboo is a Chinese symbol for longevity because of its durability, strength, flexibility and resilience. It survives in the harshest conditions. Size: H. 6 cm. W. 4.2 cm. Condition: No repairs.

Chinese tianhuang stone seals with calligraphy and landscape decoration and carved dragon on the top, nineteenth century China; marked. Dimensions: Height of the seal carving is 2 3/4 inches with width of 5/8 inch and depth of 5/8 inch. Condition Report: Great condition.

Antique Chinese jadeite carving of a head of cabbage with a cute cicada sitting on top of the leaves, which have a wonderful bumpy texture and waviness, and a bundle of roots at its base. Size: 3.5" legnth, .75" thickness

A relatively small nephrite "bi" with mottled brown and cream tone, nice patina. Ming Dynasty or earlier. Small chips and dings, please refer photos for details of condition. Diameter: 1-7/8";

Chinese tianhuang stone seals with calligraphy and landscape decoration and carved boar on the top, nineteenth century China; marked. Dimensions: Height of the seal carving is 3 inches with width of 2 inches and depth of 1 1/8 inches. Condition Report: Great condition.

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

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.