Chinese Qing Dynasty Jade Buckle

Chinese: Carvings: Hardstone Pre 1910: item #1125757
12-002

A good Chinese Qing Dynasty jade buckle. The jade is of even, whitish celadon color. The length is 10cm. Condition: the right eye of the dragon has a chip; no other problems.

Chinese Qing Dynasty Ivory Card Case

Chinese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1910: item #1125755
12-001

Two Chinese Qing dynasty ivory cases. The left one is 8.5cm by 5.3cm. Unusual openwork background. Condition issue: The cover has losses and splits on both sides, and was repaired on both sides (see pictures); the openwork background has minor losses throughout the body and cover (see pictures). The right one is 9.4cm by 5.4cm. Overall very good condition with no split, with just a tiny repair on the top corner (see picture) and a few stained spots. This item contains a restricted ite... Click for details

Fine Late Ming 16th/17th Cent White Jade Dragon Plaque

Chinese: Carvings: Hardstone Pre 1700: item #1125452
734

A very finely carved oval-shaped white jade plaque depicting a five-clawed dragon amongst scrolling foliage. This item was probably made in China during the late 16th/early 17th Century, possibly during the reign of the Wanli emperor (1573-1619). 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.

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Chinese Carved Ivory Maiden with Bird

Chinese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1920: item #1125108
IVR198

DESCRIPTION: A lovely ivory study of a Chinese maiden with carefully coiffed hair and folded hands held close to her face as she delights in the bird on her shoulder. She also wears a bird ornament in her hair, and her long robes flow to her feet, decorated with ribbons. Very good condition with no damage or restorations; C. 1900. For size comparisons, we’ve included a photo of another recent ivory listing, Stock #IVR96. DIMENSIONS: Height of ivory without stand is 8 ¾” (22.2 cm).

A Fine and Massive Pair of Ivory Carvings, Early 20th C

Chinese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1920: item #1124292

From our Chinese Monochrome Collection, a massive and very fine pair of ivory tusk carvings, most likely early 20th century, but quite possibly late 19th. The first carving depicts Guanyin, Goddess of Compassion and Mercy, very crisply detailed with a wonderfully serene and pensive countenance. Her hair sports a tall, well-coiffed chignon, and she stands upon a lotus form base holding a rosary in her left hand, and lotus flowers in her right. The back is mostly plain except for the subtle flow a... Click for details

Chinese Carved Ivory Figure of Lady with Peonies

Chinese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1950: item #1124139

Chinese ivory figure of a royal lady, delicately carved out of ivory, she stands with a bouquet of large peony blossoms in one and, in the other hand is a flower basket also overflowing with peonies, signed on bottom, vintage. Size: 23 1/2" high (ivory lady is 21" high without stand).

Chinese Antique Pair of Ivory Warriors on Horses

Chinese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1920: item #1124080

Antique Chinese pair of very finely carved ivory pieces depicting two warriors on horseback, each figure is different, each holding long spear, horses are especially beautiful, wonderful overall detail and condition. Circa 1920. Size of each: 11" high (13" high including raised spear) x 6" wide x 4" deep.

Chinese gaming counter with Campbell family armorial

Chinese: Carvings Pre 1800: item #1123980

A Chinese mother-of-pearl gaming counter, ordered by the Scottish clan of Campbell. Armorial decoration of a boar’s head, the inscription Ne Obliviscaris (Forget not) and JC to one side, a Chinese gardenscape to the other. Late 18th century. Diameter "1 ¼ / 3,2 cm. Condition: fine.

CHINESE JADE CARVED BUDDHISTIC LION

Chinese: Carvings: Hardstone Pre 1900: item #1123548
C307

CHINESE JADE CARVED BUDDHISTIC LION

Measures: 10.1cm w x 2.1 cm h x 3.7 d

18/19th Century Qing.

A recumbent Buddhistic lion carved in the round with its body turned slightly to the right, i... Click for details

two ivory carvings scholar and shoulao

Chinese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1900: item #1123484
M070112

two nice ivory carvings. One representing a shoulao, the other polychrome representing a scholar. Both good condition. Light damage to the bird on the shoulao. Shoulao 20cm high / Scholar 18cm high. 19th century.