A Very Fine White Jade Pebble Plaque (PEI)

Chinese: Antiquities: Hardstones Pre 1980: item #789451

Very finely carved white jade pebble Plaque PEI. Size: 6cm x 5.5cm. Weight: 57g

Antique Fine Green Jade Seal

Chinese: Antiquities: Hardstones Pre 1920: item #774929
3484

Estimated pre 1900's, antique green jade seal. Possibly chinese or Japanese. It is very good in condition with fine patina.

Stock Number:3484

Size: 8.9cm high by 10.8cm wide(3... Click for details

Desk Screen with Jade Carvings

Chinese: Antiquities: Hardstones Pre 1920: item #774928
3475

Exquisitely crafted bambo desk screen with jade carvings. Possibly Chinese article. Very good in condition.

Stock Number:3475

Size: 9.3cm high by 14.8cm by 9.5cm (3.7" by 5.8"... Click for details

Neolithic Jade Bi

Chinese: Antiquities: Hardstones Pre AD 1000: item #769145
1851

Fine and rare Chinese greenstone- most likely serpentine, perforated disc. This piece is possibly Liangzhu culture -2500 BCE as the shape is slightly compressed, and the outer diameter was cut vertically and then ground down to approximate a circular shape, is consistent with Liangzhu carving techniques, but this is just an observation on my part- I will guarantee this piece to be at least three to four thousand years old. The hole is drilled on one side only, please observe enlargemen... Click for details

Tang agate bead necklace

Chinese: Antiquities: Hardstones Pre AD 1000: item #765375
1844

Outstanding ensemble of Tang period agate, circa 7th CE – 10th CE, (and one crystal) strand of beads, professionally knotted into a necklace. All these came from Yunnan province and represent a non Han tradition and taste, more in keeping with Tibet or Southeast Asia. Please bear in mind that this province did not actually become part of China until it was “annexed” by the Yuan Mongolian Empire around the 13th century and by default was incorperated into the Ming. Yunnan was home to ... Click for details

Jade slit ring disc

Chinese: Antiquities: Hardstones Pre AD 1000: item #760110
1836

Neolithic nephrite jade “jue” shaped ornament, beveled on one side with contemporary 14k gold mounting. This piece was purchased in Hanoi, Vietnam although conventional wisdom would place this as to the iron age Dong Son culture due to its location of origin, this style is documented as being from South East China circa 3500 BCE- 2500 BCE in Chinese Jade by Jessica Rawson which would have included most of Vietnam at the time (sometimes this is referred to as the Han-Viet period). Pl... Click for details

Jade slit ring disc

Chinese: Antiquities: Hardstones Pre AD 1000: item #760108
1835

Neolithic nephrite jade “jue” shaped ornament, beveled on one side with contemporary 14k gold mounting. This piece was purchased in Hanoi, Vietnam although conventional wisdom would place this as to the iron age Dong Son culture due to its location of origin, this style is documented as being from South East China circa 3500 BCE- 2500 BCE in Chinese Jade by Jessica Rawson which would have included most of Vietnam at the time (sometimes this is referred to as the Han-Viet period). Pleas... Click for details

Jade slit ring disc

Chinese: Antiquities: Hardstones Pre AD 1000: item #760107
1834

Neolithic nephrite jade “jue” shaped ornament, beveled on one side with contemporary 14k gold mounting. This piece was purchased in Hanoi, Vietnam although conventional wisdom would place this as to the iron age Dong Son culture due to its location of origin, this style is documented as being from South East China circa 3500 BCE- 2500 BCE in Chinese Jade by Jessica Rawson which would have included most of Vietnam at the time (sometimes this is referred to as the Han-Viet period). Pl... Click for details

Jade slit ring disc

Chinese: Antiquities: Hardstones Pre AD 1000: item #760106
1833

Neolithic nephrite jade “jue” shaped ornament, beveled on one side with contemporary 14k gold mounting. This piece was purchased in Hanoi, Vietnam, although conventional wisdom would place this as to the iron age Dong Son culture due to its location of origin, this style is documented as being from South East China circa 3500 BCE- 2500 BCE in Chinese Jade by Jessica Rawson which would have included most of Vietnam, (sometimes this is referred to as the Han-Viet period). Please note s... Click for details

Jade slit ring disc

Chinese: Antiquities: Hardstones Pre AD 1000: item #760105
1832

Neolithic nephrite jade “jue” shaped ornament, beveled on one side with contemporary 14k gold mounting. This piece was purchased in Hanoi, Vietnam although conventional wisdom would place this as to the iron age Dong Son culture due to its location of origin, this style is documented as being from South East China circa 3500 BCE- 2500 BCE in Chinese Jade by Jessica Rawson which would have included most of Vietnam at the time (sometimes this is referred to as the Han-Viet period). Ple... Click for details