The Blue Paisley Fox Objets d'Art and Vertu

This exquisite and rare black jade tablet dates to the Qing period. The Qing Dynasty period spanned the years 1636 -1912. Precisely dating jade artifacts...

Elegant, rare, and dating to the late Qing period (circa 1890s), this hand-carved nearly colorless white nephrite plaque has been etched on both sides. One one, the Chinese mythological figure known as Zhang Guo Lao is depicted riding a mule. On the opposite side, a magpie sits on a branch of cherry blossoms. The magpie is associated with intelligence. The carving is breathlessly simple and excellent; the work executed -of course- without the aid of electricity or modern tools. Measuring 42.54mm x 29.92mm, the plaque has a hole drilled through the center, which is original to the piece. A silver bail is threaded through the hole and a pair of beads -black jade and coral- reside at the bottom. The jade plaque hands from a 1920s silver chain that is 32" in length. Prior to the discovery of and appreciation for the very fine green jadeite from Burma, colorless, opaque, pure white nephrite jade from the Northern mountains of China was the most revered jade; the original "imperial jade, as only members of the royal court could wear or even touch it. Most of what is commercially sold today as "mutton fat...

This wonderful and exceedingly rare contemporary, (new) pendant depicts a pipa, which is a Chinese stringed instrument similar to a lute. The pipa...

The French artist Jean Painlevé, known primarily for his oceanic-themed films and photographs and whose work is currently exhibited in galleries around t...

This pristine Daume France "La Mouette" Crystal Seagull Statue is both pristine and rare. The signed "Daume France" crystal bird is suspended from a ch...

This round Tiffany & Co. porcelain box in celadon green with variable-sized gold dots measures 70mm across 51mm top to bottom, including the lid. Making it the perfect size to hold y...

Originally sold by Scully & Scully, this is a fascinating and eccentric pair of substantial iron dancing monkey sculpture candelabras. The pair is composed of a lady monkey and a gen...

Dog breed sculptures are bountiful. But hand-carved French Bulldog, English Bulldog, or Boxer sculptures, not so much. This is a rare and beautiful find. Finely, expertly, and artis...

This powerful, absolutely stunning Midcentury nephrite jade statue has been attributed to the artist Mary Polon, known mostly for her paintings. The textu...

A vintage (circa 1980s) Gump's San Francisco letter opener and magnifying glass pair created in gold-tone non-tarnish metal with hand-engraved floral details and with sleek, beautiful black nephrite jade handles. The pair come in their original pale gold brocade fabric pouch but I do not have the original box. This iconic pair of essential desk adornments are a must for the Gump's or jade collector. My grandmother had this same set plus another with green jade handles. I have always preferred the black handles, though. Classic Gump's, timelessly elegant. Maybe you think you're not a magnifying-kind of person but I would beg to differ. You would be surprised by how useful an optically excellent (which this is) magnifying glass actually is. And you can create completely unique photos...

A tortoise can live to be two centuries old and this little guy is no exception. Crafted from cast bronze, the shell lifts off to reveal a carved and etched plaque of natural, untrea...

This dark green (almost black) nephrite jade pendant is inscribed with a brief poem about spring. The text — 泛好 红时春 万辰 风 象翠沐 新绿 雨 — which would appear to be an ode to the cleansing, ...

An utterly magnificent and impossibly rare antique jewelry chest from Japan has time-traveled over one hundred years (circa 1900-1920) and arrive...

This magnificent antique hand-carved nephrite jade pi disk was most likely created in the late 19th century -between 1850-1900. It has been carved with small r...

Winter will be here soon. Do you need a companion on your desk or beside your bed? This artfully and skillfully carved iguana may be the friend you need. Most fine jadeite comes fr...

Subtle and achingly beautiful, this antique hand-carved jade pendant depicts a feline curled in contentment. The carving was most likely created near the turn of the previous century (circa 1899) though it could be older. The jade is white nephrite, among the most prized varieties of jade and known more commonly as "mutton fat...