Pair of of Chinese antique spinach green jade plaques. Each is hand carved with a scene of bamboo and another flowering plant with butterflies overhead, all within an incised circle border. Gilt highlights the incised design of both. The reverse of each has been left bare. The stands are later.
In very good condition (Please refer to pictures)
Size of each is approximately 18-1/4 cm diameter by 0.63 cm in width. The height including the stands is 29.85 cm.
A spectacular pair of large jadeite paradise flycatchers measuring over 15 inches tall and on stand over 17" high. Carved from the same block of jadeite, they weigh over 30 lbs. The flycatchers are standing on rocks with intricately pierced and carved open peony, floral buds, flower branches, and butterflies. An apple green butterfly is perched on the male’s head. The jadeite is a pale lavender having lots of apple green striations with some small emerald and dark green markings...
A Chinese banded amethyst sculpture, shaped as an egg and carved with the head of an Immortal with large pendant ears . The carving is beautifully rendered and the unusual form makes it original and desirable. In very good condition, it measures 2 3/4 inches (7.25 cm ) long and dates from the Republican period.
Amazing MIng white nephrite jade with vein highlights two compartments with ruyi shapes coupe with two chilong and phoenix encircling base.
Size: 7.5" Long 6.25" Wide 2.25" High
Caplan Collection, LA inventory tag
A Chinese jade tea set comprising of 6 teacups and saucers. The colour of the jade a light celadon. Boxed.
Age: Qing Dynasty
Size: Teacup - 2-1/8" high by 3 " wide (including handle). The saucer is approximately 4-1/4" diameter
Condition: Good overall condition. (Please refer to pictures.
Hongshan nephrite Brown Jade Dragon embryo toggle pendant with extensive tremolite mineral growth . Very well worn surface from extensive use. Size H 2.25" by 2". Collected HK 1980-1995.
Hongshan Alien Nephrite Jade Figure Pendant very unique with large almond eyes reminds me of the grey aliens from movies. Well worn from use and burial worn biconically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980s-1990s size 2.25" by 1"
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese soapstone carving, monk with an elephant in excellent condition.W:4"xH:2-3/4" $225
A beautiful early 20th C. Chinese old red carnelian, very pretty color in its excellent quality and good condition. Inner D: 6cm.
A chicken heart pendant carved using motifs inspired from Shang dynasty bronzes. The top of the pendant has a mythical bird carved and the remaining section contains geometric patterns and the face of an animal on the bottom. Age: 20th century. Size: height 2.5" width 0.3" length 2.6"
Hongshan Standing Cicada Bird Greenish Jade pendant figure , nice little figure with extensive wear and bright sheen from handling . nice large suspension hole with great mineral deposits and growth in the holes. Collected HK 1980s-1990s size h 2" w 1"
Neolithic Honshan Dragon Bi disk in Nephrite. The disk is heavy well worn on both sides from use with biconically drilled holes with mineral deposits. Size 2.5" by 2.5" 86 g . Collected HK 1980-1995
Chinese Hongshan Chicken Bone Jade Alien Mask Pendant.
The pendant has slightly off set biconically drilled suspension hole . The mask looks like the grey aliens from Roswell . Cool piece and wearable piece of ancient art. weight 32G size a bit over 1.5" high1.25" wide.
A small Chinese jade carving of a finger citron using stone of celadon hue, it measures 1 3/5 inches (3.5 cm)x 1 1/2 inches ( 3.3cm). condition: excellent. age ; 1920's. Free global shipping.
Hongshan nephrite Green Gold Jade Owl Figure pendant well carved perched owl in a spotted jade with off set biconically drilled suspension holes. Heavy wear and mineral deposits throughout. Collected HK 1980-1990s.
Size 2.75" by 1.6"
Republic period mottled pale green jade Chinese small sword or dagger nicely carved with a great surface sheen and patina. A chilong is carved on each side of the guard between the handle and blade. In excellent condition, it measures 16" long. Can be used a page turner and would be a terrific addition to your desk. VIDEO AVAILABLE upon request.
Hongshan Baby Dragon Owl nephrite Toggle pendant. Green tan jade sculpture with a cute expression. The body covered in tremolite growth and biconically drilled off set suspension holes. The figure smooth from extended use. Size over 2.25" by 1.25" weight 64G Collected HK 1980-1995.
Size: 7.5cm in diam.
Condition: Very good. Minor scratches and wears because of aging.
Chinese carved jadeite figure of a seated dog, carved of beautiful green jadeite with areas of brown, skillfully carved so that the brown is on his ears and nose resembles a dog's spots, 20th century.
Size: 2 3/8" high.
A huge old stamp seal in soapstone, carved with mythical beasts on the top of the square base, 20th. century AD.
A finely carved seal in green stone with the carving of two keys and scriptsigns on the side.
Size: 11,2 cm. tall and weighing c. 940 grams!
Condition: Choice.
Provenance: Gustav Oberländer (1926-2012), Oberländer aquired his massive and important collection between 1985 - 2000s, bought at reputable dealers and from old collections...
Beautifully carved pair of serpentine deer striding. They are mounted on carved wooden stands. One deer has beautiful variations of tone, the other deer is pale green. They measure 7" long, 6" tall, 2" wide. mid 20th century.
Incredibly carved Chinese hard-stone seals, with ram finial. The height of the item is 2.75 inches, in great condition.
Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle pendant with Tremolite. The stone in a red orange with white tremolite covering and having well off set biconically drilled suspension holes. within the holes are mineral deposits, the piece shows signs of heavy use and wear. Collected in HK 1980-1995 . Size 2" by 1.7" weight 70g
Antique Chinese Tang style translucent White Jade Tiger. Well carved with russet color at back end and there is some burial dirt under tail area. This was collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful piece with no damage. Weight 114 G size L just under 4 " H just under 2".
Charming Chinese carved jadeite scene of two monkeys on a large peach, one of them holds a lotus leaf like an umbrella, carved out of beautiful white jadeite with areas of lavender, the lotus has dramatic striations of bright green, 20th century.
Size: 2 1/2" high
A Chinese jade brush rest carved with a monkey on a tree.It is a competent carving and an amusing subject size: 2 7/10 inches ( 7cm). condition: very good, no damage noticeable. age: C. 1930's
A beautiful natural amber lump of the highest quality from the west coast of Denmark.
-------Ocean find!
--------Natural skin / surface, unpolished. A Perfect, uniform deep Yellow Egg Yolk natural colour! Smooth to touch. Measurements: 7 x 6 x 4,5 cm Weight: 34 grams.
An old carving of a boy , white jade, very well carved piece of art , look at the facial expression, so sweet, it is in good condition
Neolithic Hongshan Nephrite Jade Dragon Insect toggle pendant .The figure of a dragon insect hybrid the jade is well worn with deposits. The Suspension holes are biconically off set drilled with mineral deposits within. The entire surface is covered in tremolite growth , a wonderful pendant. Size H 2.5" w just under 1.5" . Collected HK 1980-1995
Chinese low relief natural Shoushan blank seal stone, depicting individuals in landscape. Dimensions; Measurements are 100 x 74 x 17 (mm) or 3.94 x 2.91 x 0.67 inches with total weight of 168 grams. No condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Fujian Shoushan stone is one of four Chinese traditional stamp stones. There are more than one hundred variety of Shoushan stones...
Fine Green Jade Hongshan Pig Dragon Pendant, unique shape with a long tail wonderful face well worn surface and biconically drilled suspension holes. Collected 1980-1995 in HK. Weight 54g L 3" by 1.5" wide.
Lovely cream and orange colored toggle carving with an interesting triangular shape of a pair of monkeys clinging to peaches attached by a branch and leaves with hole for a toggle string. Size: 1.5" Long x 1.25" High
Hongshan jade Bi disk Pig Dragon pendant well carved dragon with 2 large center holes ands a biconically drilled suspension holes . Collected HK 1980s-1990s size 2.25" by 2" very heavy surface wear from use and deposits.
Hongshan Orange Jade Toggle or figure of a Pig Dragon heavy pitting and erosion well worn surface. e biconically drilled suspension holes . Collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. 2.5" by 1.5"
Beautiful Chinese green jade covered container with tao tie design on wooden stand, with censor shaped form.
9" High x 6" wide x 3" deep
Republic Period
Hongshan Unique Pig Dragon C shaped Nephrite Red Jade Pendant. Beautiful carving and detailed face, thus has biconically drilled suspension hole . Each side shows heavy wear and tremolite mineral growth. Size 1.5" by just under 3".Collected HK 1980-1995.
Small pink rock crystal teapot. It is carved with 5 dragons cut with a grinding wheel in high relief. One of them serves as a handle, another as a pouring spout and a third as a gripping fretel. The last two are flanked on either side of the teapot. The 5 dragons have a strong cultural significance in Chinese art. Wooden base, finely crafted with stylized dragons. Chinese work from the 20th century, probably from the 1960s. Good condition. 16cm x 12cm
Chinese natural Hetian jade pendant; depicting a horse and a monkey. Dimension: 67 x 43 x 17 (mm) or 2.64 x 1.69 x 0.67 inches and total weight of 0.11 lbs/50 grams, no condition issues. Introduction; Chinese Hetian Nephrite Jade Hetian jade, a nephrite jade, is regarded as the only true jade in ancient China until Burmese jadeite becomes popular in
late Qing Dynasty. The hardness of the Hetian jade is between 6 to 6.5 and density is between 2.96 to 3.17...
Chinese jade pendant, depicting animal and floral design in relief, early to mid 20th century period, 1 1/2"W x 2 5/8"H, in good condition.
Chinese jadeite pendant carved in the shape of a gourd on vine with smaller gourd on one side, a squirrel runs up the other side, made of lovely green jadeite with 18K white gold setting.
Size of jadeite: 4.6 x 2 x 0.9 cm
This is an antique jade carving of the chinese Han Dragon/mysthical beast....it pass the hardnest test, very hard can't be scratch by steel knife point, possibly of Qing Dynasty or earlier
Size: 19.5 cm high.
Condition: excellent.
5000 year old Hongshan Pig Dragon amulet carved in green nephrite and is covered in tremolite deposits. Biconically off set drilled suspension hole. Collected 1980-1995 in Hong Kong. Size 1.75" by 1.4" weight 50g
Hongshan Dragon Goddess Squatting Figure in Nephrite Jade with tremolite growth. Multiple conically drilled holes and a fantastic surface wear and deposits. Size H 3" w 1". Collected HK 1980-1995.
Chinese jade carving depicting a foo dragon, early to mid 20th century period, 2"W x 2"H, in good condition.
Hongshan Nephrite Deer or Dragon head toggle sculpture, well carved and free standing . The Figure has tremolite deposits and erosion throughout . Well worn with no repair. Size H just 2" W 1.5"
Chinese white and green jade Pig , cute carving natural flaws on ears . This came from a collection of ancient jade and this seems to be in the Han Dynasty style. L 3.2"
Finely crafted Chinese white jade pendant suspended on red silk cord with small green jade bead depicting Shoulao, God of Longevity in high relief, holding a peach, surmounted by a bat. Smooth polished surface with incised details. Slight wear at bottom edge. Size; Hight of carving is 2 5/8 inches with length of 2 inches.
Hongshan Jade Seahorse Dragon Toggle Pendant Figure with wings and a curled tail . Biconically drilled suspension holes heavy wear from use and deposits from extended burial . Collected HK 1980s-1990s size 2.75" by 1.25"
Antique Chinese Nephrite Jade Pendant with a 4 Claw Dragon ,nice carving in green brown stone the dragon in the Tang style. Good condition some what appears to be burial debris upper r center. Just under 2" high just under 1.5" wide
Fine Hongshan nephrite Owl Pendant Toggle , biconically drilled holes showing wear from extended use and tremolite deposits as well as mineral deposits, collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. Does not quite stand on his own. Size 2" by 2"
Hongshan Seated Goddess? in Nephrite Jade with tremolite mineral growth. The Biconically drilled offset suspension holes also have deposits. The sides of the seated figure show signs of long term use showing in the upper arms areas. Collected HK 1980-1995.Size 2.3"by 1.2" weight 38G
A green and yellow soapstone carving entitled "Lion Building" (located in Shandong province) depicting a scene from the famous Song dynasty legend the The Water Margin ("Shui Hu Zhuan") in which Wu Song fights with and kills Ximen Qing who had previously killed Wu Song's brother so as to 'acquire' his wife...
Hongshan Pig Dragon Ax pendant in Nephrite Jade, beautiful piece with a pig dragon on top of a small jade ax heavy wear and wonderful surface patina . Tremolite throughout. Collected HK 1980-1995. Size 2.75" by 1.5" weight 36 G
Hand-carved Chinese natural jade pendant, depicting mandarin duck, certificate included. Dimension: 85 x 64 x 30 (mm) or 3.35 x 2.52 x 1.18 inches with total weight of 0.52 lbs/236 grams, no condition issues.
Hongshan Turquoise or Malachite totem pendant . Beautiful stone carved with a snarled nose frowning face the end with eyes seems to be a cicada when laying flat. Biconically drilled suspension holes with mineral deposits . Weight 34 g size just under 3" by .75"
Chinese jade bowl, carved with a scrolling vine motif and auspicious symbols. The foot of the bowl is bordered by a lotus pattern. Finely carved of very thin jade of a beautiful mottled green, ome small cracks.
Circa 1950
Size: 7" wide diameter
Hongshan culture Chicken bone Jade Face Mask Pendant Toggle, almond shaped eyes with a square cut nost . The suspension holes are off set biconically drilled. Nice piece with attractive staining . Collected in Hk 1980-1995. Size 1.75" by 1.25"
Hand carved natural jadeite Pi Xiu dragon seal. Dimension:38 x 23 x 52 (mm) or 1.50 x 0.91 x 2.05 inches with total weight of 0.22 lbs/100 grams. Introduction. Jadeite generally occurs in metamorphic rocks with a higher-pressure origin and is made of interlocking, blocky, granular crystal. The hardness of the Jadeite is usually between 6.5 to 7. The density of the Jadeite is between 3.25 to 3.36...
Hongshan Tan Jade Toggle or figure of a C Dragon with deposits and age wear, collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. 2.5" by 2.5"