A Chinese Huangyangmu Toggle, Early 19th Century

Chinese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1800: item #844885
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A lovely Chinese toggle made of Huangyangmu (boxwood). The toggle has lively, deep carvings representing a plum tree depicted with blossoms and a bird flying over the tree trunk, probably looking for fruit, while a gentlemen is resting under the tree.

The wonderful workmanship creates a three-dimensional feel to the piece with a warm smoothness. Excellent condition.... Click for details

Impressive Hardwood Ruyi with Jade Medallions

Chinese: Carvings: Hardstone Pre 1950: item #843957
SAO82

DESCRIPTION: An extraordinary ruyi of most impressive form and size, with inset white jade plaques in the head, center and foot. Very rarely do you see a ruyi of this size, and its effect is most commanding. The carved hardwood body of the ruyi has an attractive dark patina and a beautiful curving form, ending in a wide, impressive head that has been carved separately and attached. The three jade insets are well carved with bird and dragon motifs on a foliate background. The large jade orname... Click for details

Chinese Jade Pendant with Bat and Peach, 19th C.

Chinese: Carvings: Hardstone Pre 1900: item #843777
JHS150

DESCRIPTION: A Chinese jadeite pendant of flat rectangular form, the white colored stone infused with rich, dark green inclusions, and carved in the form of a bat upon a peach. In Chinese iconography, the bat is a symbol of good luck and the peach a symbol of longevity. Tendrils at the top form openings that make this pendant wonderfully suited for wearing as a necklace. From a Florida estate, this piece is in perfect condition and dates from the Qing Dynasty, 19th C. DIMENSIONS: 2 ¼” high... Click for details

Chinese Carved Stone Weight with Lion, Qing

Chinese: Carvings: Hardstone Pre 1920: item #843018
JHS169

DESCRIPTION: A Chinese mat weight or press, carved from one piece of dark stone with a lion on its haunches in its center. The lion bares its teeth and crouches with bold posture on a flat stone surface with four cartouches featuring etched designs of bamboo, banana, peony, and blooming lotus. Latter Qing dynasty (1850 – 1912) and in good condition with small chip to lion’s curled mane in rear view. DIMENSIONS: 10 ½” square (26.7 cm sq.) x 5” high (12.7 cm).

Song/Early Ming Dynasty Jade Lion

Chinese: Carvings: Hardstone Pre 1700: item #840452

Song Dynasty Jade Carving of a Lion.

This is a pale to medium gray jade carving with white /off white striations along with white splashes of color on the split or bifurcated tail.

It is in outstanding condition with a few natural interior fault lines. ... Click for details

A Very Fine Nephrite Jade Pebble Elephant 18th Century

Chinese: Carvings: Hardstone Pre 1800: item #839488

A very fine near mutton fat nephrite jade pebble elephant, 18th century. Even greenish white color. Condition: Excellent. No damage. Natural fissure on the bottom.

Size: 2 3/4"(L) X 1 3/4"(H) X 1 5/8"(W), or 7 cm X 4.5 cm X 4 cm. Weight: 192g.

Chinese Ivory Carving - Doctor Lady

Chinese: Carvings: Ivory Pre 1930: item #838985
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One Chinese Ivory carving of a doctor lady. She is 12" long. Beautiful detail and great face expression. No damage. No chip. Circa early 20th C. Stand is not a matched but it's an old rosewood and goes with the lady.

Chinese Qing Carved Rootwood Fly-whisk Handle 19th C.

Chinese: Carvings: Wood Pre 1900: item #836305

Chinese Qing dynasty ornately carved rootwood fly-whisk handle. Fly-whisks were carried by Buddhist priests to wave away flies which, according to Buddhist tenets, they could not kill. The fly-whisk is also a symbol of leadership. 19th century. 10 3/4" long. Very good overall condition with a nice patina. There are a few thin cracks visible in enlargement 4. This piece is from the private collection of American expatriates who lived in Hong Kong in the 1970s and 1980s.

Chinese Carved Celadon Jade Ram Group, Qing

Chinese: Carvings: Hardstone Pre 1920: item #836147
JHS160

DESCRIPTION: A Chinese nephrite carving of a recumbent ram, crafted from a celadon colored stone, with its head turned to one side and two young rams at his feet. The ram’s horns curl over his back and from his mouth he breathes a peach enveloped in clouds, a symbol of longevity. From a long held Philadelphia collection, the carving is in excellent condition and dates from the latter Qing Dynasty (late 19th/early 20th C.). DIMENSIONS: 4 ¾” long (12 cm) x 3” high (7.6 cm).

Chinese Jade Horse

Chinese: Carvings: Hardstone Pre 1940: item #830109

Wonderfully carved Chinese jade figure of a recumbent horse, green nephrite with hint of red, early-mid 20th century. Size: 4 3/4" long x 2 3/4" high x 2 3/4" wide.