Chinese Carved Jadeite Boulder Grotto on Hardwood Stand, 20th Century, China

A large and graceful carved nephrite jade conjoined double vase in the form of a pair of Buddha's hands fruit (finger citron), late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China. The large and heavy vase carved from a single piece of celadon nephrite jade, with areas of lighter brown "sugar" skin. The vase ingeniously carved as a pair of Buddha's hand fruit, also known as finger citron, rising from a gnarled, leafy branch. The smaller Buddha's hand with a pair of bats. The Buddha's hands fruit with elegant and naturalistic curved "fingers". The "fingers wonderfully shaped and reticulated. The body of the fruit with simple stippling, in imitation of the textured surface of the real fruit. The interior of each fruit well hollowed and able to hold water. Buddha's hands fruit are auspicious in Chinese culture. Their name in Chinese "Fo Shou" is a homophone for "Happiness and Longevity. They are often placed as offerings on Buddhist altars...

A large and impressive Chinese caved jade vase, Republic Period, circa 1930. Carved from one massive piece of jade. The vase carved with the He He Er Xian...

A wonderful vintage to near antique Chinese nephrite jade carving of Damo (Bodhidharma), with an associated carved hardwood stand, early to mid 20th century, possibly Republic Period...

An unusual and striking Chinese scholar rock, gongshi, of polished and lacquered burled hardwood, set into a hardwood base, mid-20th century. The hardwood scholar "stone" meant to i...

This is an intricate carving into a large jade boulder in many layers, with figures and mountain scenes depicting the traditional Chinese living style alo...

A Chinese carved malachite "pagoda" mountain scene 19th/20th century Late Qing dynasty wood stand Measures: Width 15.2 cm, 6 in. height with sta...

This is a lovely hand-carved jadeite depicting a Buddha seated on a wave and a fish aside in a cave under a peach tree, a very deliberate work with highly skilled craftsmanship.

Mutton Fat jade amulet carving on elaborate hardwood stand - the hand carved jade with pierced scrolling vines and solid base and central column - the ...