Chinese Spinach Green Nephrite Jade Censer and Cover, Qing dynasty

Chinse white and russett jade carving of leaping carp, surrounded by waves, chilong and flaming pearl. 20th century work.

Chinese light celadon jade libation cup from early 19th, possibly 18th century. The item is executed in archaistic Ming style.

Chinese carved red coral lady with flowers and flowing robes. Very fine work from Qing Dynasty. Weight 236 g. Last two images taken under natu...

Pair of Chinese jadeite hand carved brush pots o the stands, mid 19th century. Each brush pot 3 1/8" x 2 7/8" X 5/16" and comes on 1" wooden carved st...

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 magnificent Chinese carved spinach green jade chilong dragon sculpture, resting on fitted hardwood stand. Rich deep bright green color with molten shades of lighter pale green, exceptionally carved, with intricate detail throughout. The mythical beast lying ready on all four, head raised, mouth ajar with teeth exposed, wings by its side, spiral scroll incised on hind legs. Provenance: Estate of Ali A. Abssi (1934-2020) and Florence Hall Abssi (1919-2014), founders of the Ishtar Gate...

This exquisite antique Chinese Qing Dynasty belt hook showcases the fine craftsmanship and intricate artistry typical of the period. Carved from pale green jade, the piece features a...

decorated with mythological animals