A LARGE JADE OPENWORK PENDANT

Chinese: Carvings: Hardstone Pre 1800: item #788841
788841

Qing dynasty (18th / 19th century)

Of very pale greenish-white nephrite, the pendant is formed by a central Bi disk with two confronting phoenix, and above the disk is a man seated on a horse with two further phoenix on either side of him. Together with a fitted box.

H. 4 3/8 in. (11.22 cm.) - thickness approx. 6.5mm... Click for details

ANARCHISTIC JADE RING PENDANT

Chinese: Carvings: Hardstone Pre 1700: item #788837
788837

Ming dynasty (1368 - 1644) or earlier

Of various shades of green nephrite with russet veins, the ring is carved in the manner of those found during the Zhou and Han dynasties with interlocking scrolls, and polished surface.

Diam. 3 1/4 in. (8.38 cm.)

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A FINELY CARVED WHITE JADE PLAQUE

Chinese: Carvings: Hardstone Pre 1800: item #788829
788829

Qing dynasty (18th/19th century)

Of circular form, the plaque is carved with two confronting bats between two peaches, and sprays of blossoming prunus. Two further bats are carved on either side on the outside ring.

In Chinese mythology, the bat symbolizes good luck and happiness. In the present example, the bats are confronted which... Click for details

A RARE AND EXCEPTIONAL TREMOLITE JADE ORNAMENT

Chinese: Carvings: Hardstone Pre AD 1000: item #788826
788826

Hongshan Culture (4500 - 2250 BC)

Of cylindrical form slightly conical, with the back wall slightly curved. The colors of various shades of brown to translucent yellow, with some white and black inclusion. Two holes are pierced on either side, drilled from the outside.

These ornaments were commonly found in Hongshan tombs, placed near... Click for details

A LARGE LAVENDER JADE DOUBLE-VASE

Chinese: Carvings: Hardstone Pre 1900: item #788821
788821

Qing dynasty (Late 19th century)

Carved from on large piece of jadeite of mottled white and lavender color with numerous emerald green inclusions. A larger vase is formed by a deep lotus flower with an adjacent smaller flower forming the small vase. The base and sides are carved with branches of reishi fungus. A small butterfly and two beetles rest on the leaf of the larger flower.... Click for details

Jade Bi

Chinese: Carvings: Hardstone Pre 1910: item #786481
1869

Fine nephrite Jade perforated disc with strong hexagonal carved pattern. The workmanship on this piece is Qing period and style although the general pattern itself would date to around the Zhou to Han Dynasties. There is some calcification, deep natural staining in the inclusion that runs halfway through the stone, very old and worn minor chips on the edge that seem to predate the carving and dark color (not from Xinjiang) that to me, is an indication that this might have been a m... Click for details

Ching Dynasty Jade Carving of a Lion

Chinese: Carvings: Hardstone Pre 1800: item #786269

Ching Dynasty Jade Carving of a lion.

This is a pale celadon - gray jade carving with striations along the left rear leg and areas of natural suffusion on the split ( bifurcated)tail.

It also has an area of apple green color on the underside of it's belly wh... Click for details

Ching Dynasty Jade Carving of a Recumbent Lion

Chinese: Carvings: Hardstone Pre 1900: item #786021

This Chinese jade carving of a reclining lion measures about 2 1/4 inches by 1 1/2 inches by 1 inch tall (55 mm x 38mm x 25 mm).

It consists of a very pale celadon color jade (some would call it white jade) with a few tiny brown spots or suffusions.

This carv... Click for details

Chinese nephrite jade carving

Chinese: Carvings: Hardstone Pre 1910: item #785424
1443/82

A Chinese nephrite jade carving of a "feeling jade" made in the form of a finger citron. It is a well rounded and beautifully carved example of this group . size; 5cm x4 cm approx. age; C. 1900. condition: very good indeed, no breaks.

Chinese Chi Dragon and Bat Jade PEI 19th Century

Chinese: Carvings: Hardstone Pre 1900: item #784657

19th century Chinese Qing jade pei. Well carved chi dragon on the front side, and a bat on the back, meaning of longevity and fortune. Size: 2.25" or 5.7cm. Excellent condition.