Vintage Chinese sculpture of a resting horse with its head raised and turned back, carved out of solid amethyst. Beautiful stone ranging from typical amethyst purple to rock crystal transparent, natural lines in the material. Very good quality carving capturing the essence of the creature, excellent finish, very pleasant to hold. Length 2.85 inches.
Chinese jade vase carved with blossoming flower branches and birds. Carved of a single jade pebble. The vase portion is a whitish green color and the flowers and birds are carved of the orange outer rind of the jade stone. Highly carved and three dimensional.
Age: c. mid 20th century
Dimensions: 4" high x 2" wide x 1 1/2" wide
Chinese pair of jade cylinders carved with dragons. Each cylinder is made of green and white mottled jade. The dragons float in the sky surrounds by fire, mist and lingzhi shaped cloud forms.
Age: mid 20th century
Dimensions: 5" high x 1 5/8" wide each
Chinese jade figure of standing Quanyin. Carved of white and lavender jade with touches of green jade and orange rind. The Goddess of Compassion with fiery nimbus, flowing drapery and kind expression.
Age: c. mid 20th century
Dimensions: 5 5/8" high x 1 3/4" wide x 1/2" deep
Vintage Chinese Two Tone Agate Carved Boy Hitting a Gong
It is 2 inches (5.2 cm) long by 1.4 inches (3.56 cm) wide. It is 41 gram.
It has inclusions, chips, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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This Chinese jadeite carving was made in 1970 by a jade carving student. He depicts the Chinese immortals Fu, Lu, Shou standing under what appears to be a peach branch, another good fortune symbol. The jade is polished having apple or mint green complexion.
Condition is excellent.
Height: 5 1/8 inch
Width: 4 1/8 inch
Mass: 800g includes the stand
A pair of very high-quality Chinese agate ShiShi Lions on rosewood stands. This pair is carved from the same agate stone boulder having blue/grey color tones with soft hints of tans and an impressive surface polish. The carved details are performed with great skill showing wonderful curling hair along with exacting facial features as well as tail and feet accents. They are both displayed on their original carved and pierced open worked rosewood stands remaining in excellent condition...
Vintage Chinese jade carved plaque with oval recessed area depicting Boddhisattva Guanyin in low relief, and the rest of both front and back covered with Chinese characters spelling the Lotus Sutra. Beautiful true nephrite jade of delicate celadon color...
Stainless steel paper knife with the handle made of a large natural piece of polished lump of amber from the west coast of Denmark. Best Deep Yellow / Honey natural colour! Amber Lump size: L 8,5 x 6 cm. Total Length 21 cm.
Weight: 99 gr.
Great patina from age and use. Old piece of amber probably found in the fist part of the 20th century and than mounted as paper knife.
A beautiful natural amber lump of the highest quality from the west coast of Denmark.
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--------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.
Impressive hand carved and polished Lapis Lazuli carving of Shou Lao, the Chinese deity of longevity, standing with others, including a deer, on a log boat. Presented on a silver wire inlaid rosewood stand, this is a superb piece and comes in its own presentation box. It measures: Long 10" x High 7.25" x Depth 2.5" plus stand. Dates mid 20th C, late Republic/early People's Republic of China.
A fine jade pendant carved with lions in the archaistic style, Ming or later periods.
Finely worked piece with high relief details in the type of brownish celadon jade, popular during Ming period, but possible made as a later revival piece, we're not certain.
Size: 57 mm. long.
Condition: Extremely fine, patinated.
Provenance: Estate of the Danish Artist Rolf Gjedsted.
1930's Republic Era Chinese pale celadon hand polished jade plaque depicting a bird amongst scrolling tendrils. Excellent condition, it measures 2 inches high x 1 3/8".
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.
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
The pendant depicts the Happy Buddha, also known as the Laughing Buddha, in a joyous and tranquil pose. It is made of natural Jadeite Jade stone, renowned for its rich green color and impeccable quality. The intricate carving and attention to detail bring the pendant to life, making it a true work of art. Whether worn for its spiritual significance or simply as a stunning piece of jewelry, this pendant will surely bring joy and beauty to anyone who wears it...
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...
Chinese Gilt Silver Jadeite & Ruby Carved Bead Bracelet Marked "Silver"
It is 1.8 inches (4.63 cm) wide by 2.2 inches (5.6 cm) internal diameter. The ruby is 12.49mm wide. The jadeite is 11.62mm wide. It weighs 59.3 gram.
It is tarnished and has rubbing of gilt, and surface wears and scratches. The ruby has inclusions, cracks and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Classic Nephrite Cong. This is oldest Chinese form still used in its art today. The earliest examples were from the Liangzhu Culture circa 3400 BCE. It’s theorized that the square outer shape represented the while the inner round shape represented the Heavens. Nice nephrite jade - very smooth and tactile may be used as a toggle or scholar’s contemplation piece. H: 5.7cm/2.3in and W: 2.7/1.1. 72 grams.
Chinese Jadeite Carved Bangle with 14K Gold
It is 3.1 inches (7.88 cm) in diameter by 2.3 inches (5.83 cm) in inner diameter. The jadeite is 9.43 mm thick. It is 59.8 gram.
It has surface wears and inclusions (as seen in the photos).
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1960's Chinese green and white jadeite carving of lotus and bamboo on a custom wood stand. A frog is perched on one of the lotus leaves and a bamboo stalk in the background serves to hold calligraphy brushes or fresh flowers. In excellent condition, it measures 7.25" high, on stand 8.75" high, 5.5 across, and about 3.5" deep.
Archaistic Chinese Green Nephrite Jade Ax with Face on each side, age is unknown well carved 3.5" by 2.25".
1930's Chinese Jadeite Carved Bowl
It is 1.77 inches (4.5 cm) tall by 4 inches (10.2 cm) wide. It is 211.9 gram.
It has inclusions, flea bite chips, and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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Hongshan Brown Jade Deer or Dragon Head sculpture pendant . Free standing in a brown nearly agate like brown stone with heavy wear and pitting front bi conically drilled holes. Collected HK 1980-1990s
Size 2" by 2"
Hongshan Jade Seahorse like Pig Dragon pendant with Curled Tail, heavy wear and deposits 2 holes with deposits . very smooth from use. Collected HK 1980-1990s. Size w 1.2" by just under 2"
Hongshan Orange Nephrite Jade Pig Dragon toggle pendant well carved nice face and great ears shows wear and use bi conically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980-1990s. Size 2.25" by 1.5"
Hongshan Russet Jade Pig Dragon thick carved pendant with a beautiful distressed surface showing wear and deposits , bi conically drilled support holes. Collected HK 1980-1990s. Size 2" by 1.5"
-Hongshan Nephrite Green Brown Jade Ox Goddess Pendant the face part animal part human with large horns. Heavy wear and interesting bi conically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980-1990s
Size 2" by 1.7"
Hongshan Chicken Bone Jade Pig Dragon zhūlóng ,well carved with a well carved face. somewhat bi conically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980-1990s. Size 1.7"
Hongshan Chicken Bone Jade Snapping Turtle Toggle Pendant . Iconic shape beautiful veined stone with bi conically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980-1990s. Size 2." by 1.7"
Hongshan Red Nephrite Jade Rabbit Ear Dragon Pendant Toggle . Cute face large ears with a beautiful pitted texture jade with heavy smooth wear from use. Bi conically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980-1990s. Size 2.4" by 1.75"
Hongshan Red Brown Jade Nephrite Owl Toggle pendant figure, nice figure with wear on the back at the high points from use mineral deposits and a pair of bi conically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980-1990s . Size 1.9" by 1.75"
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"
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 nephrite Jade crouching pig figure toggle pendant , great piece in a reclining posture note the way the nostrils were carved. Wear and deposits size 3" long 1" high. Collected HK 1980s-1990S
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"
Hongshan Orange Nephrite Jade Face pendant with open mouth , Wear from use and deposits from burial with biconically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980s-1990s . Size 2" diameter .25" thick
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"
Hongshan Brown Jade Cicada Human Bear like figure pendant. Brown Nephrite jade carved figure toggle pendant of a standing human animal creature with extensive wear and deposits please look closely at the images of the back showing age 2.25" by 1.5". Collected 1980s-1990s HK.
Hongshan Orange Nephrite Jade Face pendant heavy erosion on the nose area . Wear from use and deposits from burial with biconically drilled suspension holes.
Collected HK 1980s-1990s . Size 2" diameter .25" thick
Hongshan Red Orange double headed C Dragon Pendant toggle well carved with signs of use and mineral deposits and erosion. Biconically drilled suspension hole . Collected HK 1980s-1990s size 2.75" 1.5"
Orange Hongshan Jade C Dragon pendant with Rabbit ears and biconically drilled suspension holes , the carving has extensive mineral growth throughout . Well carved with wear. Collected HK 1980s-1990s size 2" by 2.5"
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"
Strange Hongshan Dark jade Pig Dragon pendant figure with beak like mouth and square cut eyes. Heavy wear and deposits from use and extended burial. Biconically drilled holes with deposits. Collected in HK 1980s-1990s . Size 2.25" by 1.5"
Hongshan Double headed C Dragon Pendant figure , beautiful carving and with a loop you can see wonderful deposits and mineral growth . Well worn from use and burial decay. Collected HK 1980s-1990s size 3.25" by 1.5"
Large Hongshan Golden Jade C Dragon Pendant Toggle , well carved with deposits and wear with biconically drilled suspension holes. Collected HK 1980s-1990s Size 3" by 3.2"
Hongshan Orange brown Jade Toggle or figure of a Tiger Bi, well carved with beautiful wear from use and mineral deposits throughout. Collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. size 2.5" by 1.5"
Hongshan dark Jade Toggle or figure of a Dragon Ax nice carving well worn from use and heavy mineral deposits. Collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. Size 2.5" by 2"
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"
Hongshan Dark Green Jade Toggle or figure of a Seated Bird. Well sculpted with extensive deposits as well as heavy wear from use, nice biconically drilled suspension holes . Collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. 3" by 1.5"
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"
Hongshan Brown Jade Toggle or figure of a Cicada with extensive mineral deposits and age wear, collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. 2.25" by 1.5"
A nice and interesting polished Nephrite amulet in the shape of a Cicada, Ming style.
The pendant carved in a rarely seen brown-black stone. This fine nephrite pendant comes from an old German Collection of handpicked Chinese jade carvings of insects from different periods, from the Neolithic to 20th. century. The cicada was carved in a Ming Dynasty Style, but possible from Qing Dynasty, we're not certain.
Size: 6,2 cm...
Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a Dragon head in red orange jade with extensive mineral deposits and age wear, collected in Hong Kong 1980-1995. Beautiful distressed patina. 2" by 1.6"
Hongshan Nephrite Jade Toggle Pendant of a Pregnant Dragon .Fine Hongshan nephrite Dragon 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. 3" by 1"
Hongshan nephrite Jade Zhulong pig dragon toggle pendant red brown. the pendant has biconically drilled suspension holes with mineral deposits as well as tremolite throughout the piece shows heavy signs wear to the sides due to extended wear. Size 2.2" high 1.4" wide weight 54 G beautiful texture
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"
Chinese Lavender Jadeite Carving Dragon Head Kirlin Covered Vase with Wood Stand
It is 5.6 inches (14.2 cm) tall by 4.8 inches (12.3 cm) wide without stand. It is 1.6 lb. Total weight with stand is 2.0 lb.
It has inclusion and 2 small chips and a flea bite at the inside rim of the lid and surface wears (as seen in the photos).
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1930's Chinese Jadeite Carved Lady Holding Basket
It is 6.3 inches (16 cm) tall without stand by and 3.4 inches (8.75 cm) wide. It is 404.5 gram without stand.
It has inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen the photos).
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Chinese Gilt Bronze Jadeite Carved Belt Buckle, Circa 1930's
The overall measurement is 3.6 inches (9.2 cm) long by 1.2 inches (3 cm) wide. The jadeite is 1.6 inches (4.1cm) long by 0.78 inch (2 cm) wide. It is 92.9 gram.
It has rubbing of gilt and surface wears and scratches. The jadeite has inclusions and surface wears and scratches (as seen in the photos).
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