Catalog: Antiques: Regional Art: Asian: Chinese: Hardstones (9)

A pair of pea pods with vine leaves finely carved in pale green nephrite jade made in China during the 18th or 19th Century. Condition: excellent - no damages. 5.8cm (2.25 inches) long. 清代 青玉豆荚形佩 品相：完好，无损伤。 长5.8厘米。

A rare 17th Century (probably late Ming) carving of the Hehe Erxian - the Twin Immortals of Union and Harmony - in typical pose, one holding a basket and the other holding its 'contents' - a bat a symbol of happiness. Condition - good - there are natural cracks and flaws to the stone but no damages or losses. 6.5 inches (16.5cm) long; 4.5 inches (11.5cm) high.

稀有17世纪寿山石雕刻“和合”二仙摆件
非常稀有的17世纪（约晚明）“和合”二仙摆件，一仙双手捧盒，一仙手持象征“福”的蝙蝠，二仙寓意和睦和谐。
此摆件品相完好，仅有天然形成的石纹裂纹和瑕疵，但无破损无缺失，长16.5cm，高11.5cm。

An intricately carved soapstone wine (or tea) pot with attractive "Chicken Blood" red inclusions. This item was made in China, circa 1870-1900, during the late Qing dynasty. Condition - the spout has been broken and re-glued; there are minor chips to the prunus branch decoration and to the tip of the spout 19cm (7.5 inches) long; 10cm (4 inches) high. Weight - 740gm (23oz).

19世纪 鸡血红斑寿山石雕酒壶/茶壶
一件雕工精美的鸡血红斑寿山石酒壶（或茶壶）。此件作于清晚期，约1870-1900年间。
品相：壶嘴有修，嘴尖有小磕。所雕梅花上有些小磕（如有需要，可提供更多照片）。长19厘米，高10厘米。重740克。

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. 3.75 inches (9.5cm) high 4.5 inches (11.5cm) wide.

18世纪水晶雕三多瓶
一件水晶雕三多瓶，螭龙耳，瓶身周围刻有兰花、寿桃、石榴和灵芝。
品相：瓶口有一处磕碰，寿桃的枝叶有磕口。高9.5厘米，宽11.5厘米。

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. 5.5cm (2.2 inches) diameter.

凤纹镂空翡翠玉坠 估为19世纪
一件团凤纹镂空翡翠玉坠，约作于19世纪。
品相：很好。直径5.5厘米。

A rare and unusual archaic style Jade carving in the form of a "double bird" You. There is a late Shang dynasty bronze You of similar form, described as a Xiao You (Owl You) in the collection of Shanxi Museum, Shanxi Province. This item was exhibited in the Royal Academy, 1973, and can be seen on page 72 of "The Genius of China" (ISBN 0 7230 0107 3). We have, as yet, been unable to date our jade and can only suggest that it was probably made circa 1500 - 1900 during either the late Ming or Qing dynasty . Condition - very good - there is a natural flaw / "crack" which we believe was present before the stone was carved and which runs down both sides and is continuous on the inside - no damages and no restoration. 10cm (3.9 inches) high; 6cm (2.3 inches) across.

A superbly carved yellow soapstone seal in the form of a boulder. The legend on the base seems to read: Hua pa chou shang yin, or "Huapa (Flowery Loquat) seal of congratulation". On one side is a design of archaic dragons sporting around a traditional emblem of wealth, the copper cash with a square hole. Three inscriptions are carved on the faces of the boulder, much as ancient inscriptions were carved on suitable rock faces in the mountains. They appear to be seven-character poems containing phrases such as "water rising in spring" "as light as a feather" "seeking new fire" "lamp for book reading" "snowy pine" etc.Condition - excellent. The seal has been used and the characters are encrusted with old seal paste. We have been reliably informed that this item probably dates to the first half of the 19th Century c1800-1850. 3.5 inches (9cm) High.

精美稀有的田黄石雕印章
一件雕刻精美的田黄石雕印章。底刻有闲章印一款。一面刻有螭龙钱币纹；另一面为三首诗：一为韩愈《左迁至蓝关示侄孙湘 》，一为王禹《清明》，及另一首佚名诗。
品相：完好。印章有使用痕迹，底部字面上留有印泥残迹。经可靠人士告知，此件应为19世纪上半期所做。高9厘米。

A very finely carved oval-shaped white jade falconer's plaque depicting a five-clawed dragon amongst scrolling foliage. This item was probably made in China in the 18th Century during the reign of the Qianlong Emperor (1736-1795). Condition - very good - there are two chips to the reverse side (please see enlargement 2), no further damages or losses. 9.5cm (3.75ins) long; 5.3cm (2.1ins) wide.

18世纪 卷草游龙白玉瓦子
一件精美的椭圆形白玉瓦子，为放鹰人的臂饰，上有五爪龙于卷草纹中。约作于18世纪，可能为清乾隆年间。
品相：很好。背面有两处小磕（见图2），无其他损伤或缺失。长9.5厘米，宽5.3厘米。

A finely carved white jade pendant probably made in China in the 18th Century during the reign of the Qianlong emperor. Condition - half of one of the loops is missing (please see enlargements ) - no further damages and no repairs. 3.5cm (1.6inches) long; 2.5cm (1inch) wide; 0.3cm thick.

18世纪白玉坠 约为乾隆
一件雕工精美的白玉坠，约作于18世纪乾隆年间。
品相：玉坠的一处穿戴孔有缺（见图），无其他损伤或修补。长3.5厘米，宽2.5厘米，厚0.3厘米。