Jade Scholar's Objects

Along with paper, ink, and inkstone, the brush is one of the Four Treasures of the scholar’s studio. Arguably the most important tool, the brush served as a direct link to the artist...

This is a grouping of three (3) authentic Chinese jade bi disc from the 20th century or older. These come from our private collection. Including Our Certificate of Authenticity Dimensions with stands: 4 inches,3.25 inches. and 2.5 inches high Diameters jade bi only: largest is 2.37 inches diameter Old neolithic jades are handmade and hand abraided and hand polished using tools of the time: bamboo, stone, water and stone dust This jade like others were cut and fashioned hand abraided using natural organic string made from vegetation combined with sand paste and water- these were the tools used to abraid and cut hard jade stone. In addition this bi displays a beautiful calcified mineralization from being buried underground for thousands of years. Provenance: Our private collection and accompanied by our Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. These are genuine artifacts and not reproductions. History: Flat jade discs with a round central hole "bi" are among the earliest surviving artifacts of China and must be considered among great ancient art forms- masterpieces of the Neolithic period. Nephrite jade from which discs were fashioned is a prime hard and strong stone, arduous to work by hand using stone tools...

This is an authentic Chinese old jade bi disc from Northwestern China and comes from our private collection. It includes our custom display stand plus a “...

Pair of antique Chinese calligraphy brushes with horsehair bristles and carved Jade handles. Soapstone - 1.5 x 12.5 / Agate – 1” x...

This large finely veined jade bi disc is of a dream stone quality. Of contemporary creation, the bi disc is mounted on a stand but is removable for inspection. The Bi Disc is an anci...

China, a finely carved antique celadon jade of a cat kingdom pair: lion with mounted tiger - a significant jade ornament with a classic rich celadon colo...

This is an authentic Chinese pair (2) of old jade leg supports from the late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) These come from our private Chinese jade collection . ...

China- a very nice jade bud vase or slender brush washer 4.5" high and 2" diameter. Finely carved pattern of a scholar's garden replete with Lingbi scholar rocks, trees, and mountain...

This collection of 19 small jade Chinese carvings are from either the very late 19th century into the republic period of China's history. This grouping also comes with a small carve...