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Place of Origin: Chinese
Superb Museum-Quality Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Coral Ship
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Superb Museum-Quality Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Coral Ship. A breathtaking masterpiece of Qing Dynasty craftsmanship, this late 19th-century Chinese carved coral ship is an ex...
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Superb Celadon Jade Boulder Mountain
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This elongated triangular jade mountain stands on a wooden lacquer base. On the mountain, there are a total of five monkeys: two playing, one resting, and two others at the mountain’s peak, seemingly about to descend to investigate what is happening.
The stone’s side displays two bat Feng Shui symbols. (In Chinese, the bat is bianfu. Fu also means fortune.)
There is also a magnificent pine tree with branches gracefully hanging down.
The cut of the mountain rocks exhibits clean lines and a geometric quality, which is typical of the Qianlong period. Additionally, the monkey’s face shares similarities with Qianlong period jade monkeys...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
A White and Russet Jade Carving of a Boy Catching Crickets, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
Skillfully carved with Hetian Jade, this boy dressed in a long robe crouches on an elongated lotus leaf mounted by a cricket. He grasps a basket with his left hand while another cric...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Antique Chinese Carved Jade Foo Dog Figurine
Located in Chesterland, OH
Antique Jade Carving of a Chinese Foo Dog – A Powerful Talisman of Protection & Prosperity
This exquisite jade carving depicts a majestic Foo Lion (Shi) in a gracefully coiled posit...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Carved Malachite Snuff Bottle
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a carved Malachite stone snuff bottle. This Chinese style little bottle body has a carved three flowers motif. The cap comes with a glass stone top and is wrapped with a bra...
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1980s Neoclassical Vintage Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Malachite, Brass
Original 1930 Chinese Export Natural Midway Coral Two Dames Sculpture Set
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind, Original 1930, Chinese Export Natural Midway Coral Two Dames Sculptures. Hand Carving and Engraving Work is Beautiffully Crisp and Detailed...
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1930s Arts and Crafts Vintage Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Coral
Original 1930 Chinese Export Natural Red Carnelian Dame and Baby-Girl Figurines
Located in Valenza, IT
One-of-a-kind, Original 1930, Chinese Export Natural Red Carnelian Dame and Baby-Girl Figurines. Red Carnelian is of Indian Origin and Hand Carving and E...
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1930s Arts and Crafts Vintage Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Carnelian
Superb Museum-Quality Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Coral Ship
Located in Great Neck Plaza, NY
Superb Museum-Quality Late 19th Century Chinese Carved Coral Ship. A breathtaking masterpiece of Qing Dynasty craftsmanship, this late 19th-century Chinese carved coral ship is an ex...
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Important Certified Natural Jade Decoration, Titled "My Beautiful Home Town"
Located in Hong Kong, HK
From our extensive Jade collection, here is another one to add to someones important collection. This piece was carved at least 50 years ago! This jade decoration is certified natural without treatments or enhancements. It is a superb piece of jade carving. The color play and contrast is fantastic. This master carver cleverly incorporated the jade skin into the carving. When the master carver first acquire a piece of jade rough, he has no idea what colors are inside. Once you carve into it, you will have to improvise as you go. The results as you can see is exceptional. The title says it all. This carving is of a beautiful home...
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1970s Contemporary Vintage Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Important Jadeite Jade Decoration, Titled Survival of the Fittest, circa 1930
Located in Hong Kong, HK
From our extensive Jade collection, here is another one to add to someones important collection. This piece was carved in the period of "Republic of Ch...
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1930s Contemporary Vintage Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Certified Natural Type A Jade Decoration & Pendants, Lucky and Longevity
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! Here is a wearable and also a decorative piece. The 3 natural Jade pendants all have pre-drilled holes on the top so it can be attached to a traditional Chinese cord for wearing. The jades are certified natural without treatments. All 3 carvings are of Kirin / Qilin or mythical beast. These Qilin carvings represents and brings a wish for a long and considered life to the owner. This sale will include the stringing of 3 pendants with traditional cords if one chooses. All 3 natural un-treated jade have nice apple green veins running through them. The carvings are exceptional. Each pendant looks three dimensional with excellent depth of field. You can clearly see scratches and even a small crack on the wood display but all 3 jades are perfect. The wood display can...
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2010s Contemporary Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Important Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Decoration, Titled "New Born Dragon"
Located in Hong Kong, HK
From our extensive Jade collection, here is another one to add to someones important collection. This piece was carved at least 50 years ago! This jade...
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1970s Contemporary Vintage Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
True Mutton Fat White Jade Certified Natural Nephrite Jade Carved by Master 于士榮.
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! This master piece is certified by 2 laboratories. This piece is not only a true Mutton Fat white Hetian Jade, it is also carved by a master jade carver. Look at the carving of this beautiful lady. it is out of this world. The lines, the proportions and the depth of field is amazing. It also has superb "hand feel". Master 于士榮 is well know and famous in the carving and art community. You can google his name to see some if his works and the many international awards that he has won. (Sorry it is only in Chinese) The rarity of this is of two factors. One is finding the material to carve. Mutton Fat white jade...
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2010s Contemporary Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Certified True Mutton Fat River Jade Mythical Beast, Certified Nephrite Jade
Located in Hong Kong, HK
This master piece is certified. This piece is not only a true Mutton Fat white Hetian Jade, it is also carved by a master jade carver. Look at th...
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2010s Contemporary Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Certified Natural Nephrite Jade Mythical Beast, Hetian River Pebble Material
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! For your consideration is a certified natural nephrite jade. This jade carving is of a Chinese mythical beast or creature. Traditionally Chinese mythical creatures are regarded as auspicious creatures that possessed mystical powers capable of drawing wealth from all directions. The famous Hetian nephrite jade carving...
Category
2010s Contemporary Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
A White Jade Mythical Beast
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This recumbent white jade beast has its large head turned to one side.
The creature has large, tear-drop-shaped, bulging eyes framed by curling-down eyebrows. Notably, there is a ...
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Late 18th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Celadon Jade Lingzhi & Boy
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This sculpture is a large open work, carved with celadon jade in the form of lingzhi branches. The branches bear leaves, lingzhi, and flower buds. On top, a boy is stretched out and hanging on to the branches.
The sculpture is a long triangular shape. The jade is mottled celadon with patches of honey-colored stone. There are two small chips at crown of flowers (lower right side at 1st image).
Historical References
Open works jade carvings were popular during the Yuan/Ming dynasty. Examples can be seen at Sotheby's, at Bonham’s, and at the MET in New York.
Our piece was carved out of a large piece of celadon jade, which is similar to the green jade material of magnificent Head of a Horse at the V&A museum ( last image)
Two examples of Ming Dynasty Jade...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Celadon Jade Fabulous Beast
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This fabulous beast with its head turned around has been carved out of a pale celadon hetian jade. The beast looks over its shoulder with shining round eyes.
Its mouth is open, sho...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Certified Nephrite Jade Mythical Creature, Hetian River Pebble Material
Located in Hong Kong, HK
For your consideration is a certified natural nephrite jade. This jade carving is of a Chinese mythical beast or creature of high quality. Traditionally Chinese mythical creatures are regarded as auspicious creatures that possessed mystical powers capable of drawing wealth from all directions. The famous Hetian nephrite jade carving...
Category
2010s Contemporary Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Decoration, Titled "Rich World", circa 1911-1949
Located in Hong Kong, HK
From our extensive Jade collection, here is another one to add to someones important collection. This piece was carved in the period of "Republic of Ch...
Category
1930s Contemporary Vintage Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
A White Jade Mythical Beast
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This recumbent white jade beast has its large head turned to one side.
The creature has large, tear-drop-shaped, bulging eyes framed by curling-down eyebrows. Notably, there is a ...
Category
Late 18th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
White Jade Three-Legged Toad with Leaves and Fruit
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
A pale, greyish-white jade three-legged toad is depicted in a crouching position on leaves and fruits. The toad has bulging eyes, finely-detailed eyebrow hair, a small nose, and a wi...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Vintage Carved Wood Miniature Birds
Located in Chesterland, OH
Hand-Carved Wooden Birds - Unique Gift for Bird Lovers!
These charming, hand-carved birds are crafted from Basswood or similar high-quality wood. Each bird stands 4 cm tall and 3.5 ...
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Mid-20th Century Artisan Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Certified Natural Jadeite Jade Decoration "Fruity Gourds" circa 1930s Prosperity
Located in Hong Kong, HK
From our extensive Jade collection, here is another one to add to someones important collection. This piece was carved in the period of "Republic of China" 1911-1949. This jade piece is certified natural without treatments or enhancements. It is a substantial piece. Nowadays, a piece this big would be cut up into many smaller pieces to be sold. This piece is titled "Fruity Gourds" The meaning behind this carving is associated with prosperity, abundant harvest and being bountiful. Throughout time...... prosperity, longevity and happiness are regarded as some of the most important things in life. Therefore you will see many carvings associated with these 3 ideas. Jadeite comes in many different colors and green has the highest demand. It is a great piece for investors and connoisseurs looking to collect world class Jade. This will be the center piece of any Jade collection. This natural Jade carving...
Category
1930s Contemporary Vintage Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Celadon Jade Lingzhi & Boy
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This sculpture is a large open work, carved with celadon jade in the form of lingzhi branches. The branches bear leaves, lingzhi, and flower buds. On top, a boy is stretched out and hanging on to the branches.
The sculpture is a long triangular shape. The jade is mottled celadon with patches of honey-colored stone. There are two small chips at crown of flowers (lower right side at 1st image).
Historical References
Open works jade carvings were popular during the Yuan/Ming dynasty. Examples can be seen at Sotheby's, at Bonham’s, and at the MET in New York.
Our piece was carved out of a large piece of celadon jade, which is similar to the green jade material of magnificent Head of a Horse at the V&A museum ( last image)
Two examples of Ming Dynasty Jade...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Antique Chinese Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle "Yong Shoutian" Republic IPSB
Located in Richmond, CA
A large antique Chinese inside painted glass snuff bottle, finely decorated with a continuous battle scene with mounted warriors in g...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Natural white jade and agate snuff bottle
Located in Pasadena, CA
This natural white jade carved as snuff bottle, is accompanied by a natural agate stopper. The dimensions is approximately 79 x 53 x 25 mm, weight is about 103 grams. Snuff bottles h...
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20th Century Arts and Crafts Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Large Chi Ling Dragon Amulet in Nephrite Jade, circa 1970, with 14k Gold Bale
Located in Sherman Oaks, CA
We acquired this dragon plus eight other nephrite amulets in 2020. In order to better understand our acquisition, we had the lot verbally appraised by David Ha of Ha Dynasty Jewelry...
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Late 20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade, Gold, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold
White Hetian Jade Recumbent Horse
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
A resting horse has been carved from lustrous Hetian jade with an even white color. The long muscular body rests on four bent legs, and the head is turned around.
The mane is embel...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
White Hetian Jade Recumbent Horse
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
A resting horse has been carved from lustrous Hetian jade with an even white color. The long muscular body rests on four bent legs, and the head is turned around.
The mane is embel...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
A Pale Celadon Jade Recumbent Dog, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This pale celadon jade figure is a recumbent dog with its tail curled alongside its rear haunches. On the top is a decorative swirl and near the legs are fine carved details. It is well polished. It may serve as paperweight for the scholar's desk. It is also a wonderful display of Hetian Jade carving.
The smoothly polished white jade is overall in excellent condition, with natural jade veins predominantly along the back and bottom of the dog.
A similar jade dog...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
A White Jade Archaistic 'Chilong' Disc 清白玉雕螭龍紋璧
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
Thick and circular, this disc, carved out of white Hetain jade, displays different designs on its two faces. One face consists of four symmetrical divisions; in each division there a...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
A Celadon Jade Horse and Monkey
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This recumbent celadon jade horse has its head turned backwards to look at a small monkey clambering up its hind quarters clasping the mouth of the horse. Its strands of hair are finely carved. This piece is a celadon jade carving with russet mottling and veining.
Horse and monkey carvings...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Smokey Quartz Crystal Brush Washer, Republic Period
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This elegant smoky quartz crystal brush washer is in the shape of a goose, with its head turned to the side. The body of the crystal forms a cup adorned with archaic details. The cup...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
A Pale Celadon Jade Recumbent Dog, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This pale celadon jade figure is a recumbent dog with its tail curled alongside its rear haunches. On the top is a decorative swirl and near the legs are fine carved details. It is well polished. It may serve as paperweight for the scholar's desk. It is also a wonderful display of Hetian Jade carving.
The smoothly polished white jade is overall in excellent condition, with natural jade veins predominantly along the back and bottom of the dog.
A similar jade dog...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
A White Jade Butterfly Plate
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
Carved from pale celadon jade, this two-sided Ming Dynasty piece features a butterfly with curling, cloud-like wings and a grid-and-star pattern. Fine l...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Archaic Jade Snake & Tortoise Pendant
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
Dimensions & Weight
4.4 x 5.8 x 0.7 cm
31.6 grams
This archaic jade pendant features a mythical tortoise with a serpent in the center, encircled by a...
Category
Mid-19th Century Artisan Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Jade sculpture depicting a Fo Dog
Located in BARI, IT
Undergrowth green color jade sculpture depicting a Fo dog. It rests on a shaped wooden base. The sculpture consists of only two jade blocks, the head and body, with a total weight of...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Pale Celadon and Russet Jade Ram with Lingzhi, Ming Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This ram, with its limbs bent in a seated posture, has detailed curly horns and holds lingzhi branches in its mouth. The eyes and mouth are finely carved. The back and legs display russet coloring.
The ram, pronounced yang, shares the same sound as the yang in yin and yang. It is therefore a symbol of masculine power and positive force. The ram is also one of the twelve animals in the Chinese zodiac.
In traditional Chinese medicine, the lingzhi was thought to regulate different bodily functions. It appears often in ancient Chinese jade carvings, and it represents well-being, longevity, and success.
Other than a small indentation on the back, which may be natural, the ram in is in great condition.
Similar Ming Dynasty Jade...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
White and Russet Jade Horse, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
A resting horse has been carved from white jade with patches of russet. The long muscular body rests on four bent legs, and the head is turned around.
The mane is embellished with long striated locks extending down the back of the neck, and the tail is rendered similarly.
Note: Our light source makes some of the russet hues on the horse appear yellow; however, there is no yellow on the horse body, there is russet color on his hairs.
A similar Qing dynasty yellowish jade horse...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Superb Celadon Jade Boulder Mountain
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This elongated triangular jade mountain stands on a wooden lacquer base. On the mountain, there are a total of five monkeys: two playing, one resting, and two others at the mountain’s peak, seemingly about to descend to investigate what is happening.
The stone’s side displays two bat Feng Shui symbols. (In Chinese, the bat is bianfu. Fu also means fortune.)
There is also a magnificent pine tree with branches gracefully hanging down.
The cut of the mountain rocks exhibits clean lines and a geometric quality, which is typical of the Qianlong period. Additionally, the monkey’s face shares similarities with Qianlong period jade monkeys...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Chinese Hand-Carved Coral Sculpture Guanyin and Dragon
Located in New York, NY
Chinese Gwandian carved coral sculpture Guanyin and Dragon
Very finely hand-carved.
Circa Late 20th century, China
Weight:
With stand: 360.6 grams
Without stand: 280.7 grams
Dime...
Category
Late 20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Coral
A White Jade Lotus Root Brush Rest, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
Brush rest carved as a slender lotus root with four nodes, with leaves sprouting at one end, a frog resting on the second node, this jade piece has an even white tone and is well-carved and polished.
This brush holder is crafted from one of the purest white Heian Jade specimens...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
White and Russet Jade Lotus Leaf Finial
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This finial, meant to adorn a lamp or a piece of furniture, is composed of eight waving, interlocked lotus leaves. Black, greyish, and russet jade was popular during the Ming Dynasty due to the scarcity of jade sources. Artists used the available jade to create interesting art.
The lotus symbolizes purity, enlightenment, and rebirth. The lotus leaf finial represents the idea of rising above the murky waters of life and achieving a state of grace and beauty, unaffected by the surrounding muck. It’s a powerful symbol in both in Buddhism and Hinduism.
Dimensions & Weight
5.0 x 5.0 x 3.5 cm
95.4 grams
Provenance — purchased from a Danish antique dealer in 2017
Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to the condition and must understand that any statement made by Luxury Jewelry...
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Antique Chinese Carved Court Lady Figure Snuff Bottle 18th-19th Century Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique and tastefully carved natural material Chinese snuff bottle in the form of a well dressed court lady holding a fan. The lady figure holds a peaceful and meditative smile, with eyes semi-closed, and thin lips glossed...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Celadon Jade Horse and Monkey
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This recumbent celadon jade horse has its head turned backwards to look at a small monkey clambering up its hind quarters clasping the mouth of the horse. Its strands of hair are finely carved. This piece is carved out of Hetian jade with an even celadon color.
Horse and monkey carvings...
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Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
A Rare Large White Jade Dragon Disc, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This large disc has two finely carved dragons with flowing, cloud-like bodies. The two chilong heads rest on the central aperture. The underside is carved with rows of bosses.
Hetian jade has a texture that resembles the effect of pouring water on snow. Xingjiang Hetian white jade with color of white ‘mutton...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Archaic Pale Jade Chilong Disc
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This archaic chilong disc, which is a revival of the Han Dynasty style, was carved with celadon jade in the Qing Dynasty.
On the front, several chilong with curvy, sinuous bodies s...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
White Jade Three-Legged Toad with Leaves and Fruit
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
A pale, greyish-white jade three-legged toad is depicted in a crouching position on leaves and fruits. The toad has bulging eyes, finely-detailed eyebrow hair, a small nose, and a wi...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
White and Russet Jade Three Ram Group
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
The group is carved with a large ram resting with its hooved legs tucked under its body. One young ram rests on the large ram’s side, and another rests at its rear. Russet hues are s...
Category
15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Certified Natural Nephrite Jade Mythical Beast, Hetian River Pebble Material
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! For your consideration is a certified natural nephrite jade. This jade carving is of a Chinese mythical beast or creature. Traditionally Chinese mythical creatures are regarded as auspicious creatures that possessed mystical powers capable of drawing wealth from all directions. The famous Hetian nephrite jade carving...
Category
2010s Contemporary Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
Antique Chinese Ruby Red Carved Glass Overlay Snuff Bottle 12 Zodiacs 19c Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese ruby red carved glass overlay snuff bottle with 12 zodiac animals on snowstorm ground. Old repair to neck, green cabochon jade stopp...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
A White Jade Archaistic 'Chilong' Disc 清白玉雕螭龍紋璧
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
Thick and circular, this disc, carved out of white Hetain jade, displays different designs on its two faces. One face consists of four symmetrical divisions; in each division there a...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Jade Pendant Pipa '琵琶' Stringed Instrument Kunlun Jade Certified Untreated
Located in Southbury, CT
This wonderful and exceedingly rare contemporary, (new) pendant depicts a pipa, which is a Chinese stringed instrument similar to a lute. The pipa...
Category
2010s Artisan Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade
White Jade Pair of Cats, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
The two animals curling towards each other make a balanced, symmetrical piece, like yin and yang.
The “mutton fat” white jade is highly polished. On one side, there is a very faint russet mark.
Overall, this jade carving is in excellent condition.
Similar jade carvings were sold at Sotheby’s and Christie’s, which can be viewed in the photos below.
Another Qing Dynasty twin cat carving...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
A Pale Celadon Hetian Jade Carving of an Elephant with Boy
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
The figure of a young boy on top of a giant elephant has been carved with pale celadon jade. Its head and tail are turned to one side. Its trunk passes through the tusks and extends ...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
A White and Russet Jade Carving of a Boy Catching Crickets, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
Skillfully carved with Hetian Jade, this boy dressed in a long robe crouches on an elongated lotus leaf mounted by a cricket. He grasps a basket with his left hand while another cric...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
White and Russet Cicada
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This cicada, carved from russet Hetian jade is archaic, reminiscent of the style of Han Dynasty jade cicadas. This piece features the face of a mythical beast, with round, bulky eyeballs, curved eyebrows, a wide nose, and clean, neat lips. It has layered wings and two arms that are held out in front, with space between the arms and chin allowing a silk string to pass through. On its back, there are layered details near its tail.
During the Han dynasty, jade cicadas were used as ‘玉含.’ It was believed that cicadas could help deceased people re-enter the next life cycle. Emperor Qianlong’s passion for antiques and jade led to the revival of Han Dynasty jade art. This jade cicada does not attempt to reproduce the shape of Han cicadas; rather, it invents a new shape that is closer to the natural look of a cicada, with a twist of archaic Han Dynasty jade art.
The last image reference is the Ming Dynasty Jade...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Jade Plaque Inscribed with Poem, 1900
Located in Southbury, CT
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, ...
Category
Early 1900s Art Nouveau Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Materials
Jade, Silver, Copper
Archaic Dark Jade Monkey And Eagle
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
Seated upright, the jade eagle is decorated with symmetrical curls on the wings and back. On the breast of the bird there are fine curved incisions. The eagle, with its strong brows and beak, is looking ahead confidently. This archaic piece represents Eastern Zhou Dynasty style eagles.
The jade monkey is in a seated position with one hand held up to his ear and the other crossed in front of his body. The monkey is carved with wrinkles on his brow and a long, curling tail reaching upward on his back.
During the Qianlong period, eagle carvings, usually paired with a bear, appeared on archaic jade carvings. Together the eagle and the bear mean “hero”.
“Monkeys are symbols of longevity because they are believed to have the ability to live for a long time, Their name, hou, is a pun for marquess, so they are also symbols of high rank. Monkeys bring to mind the exploits of the monkey Sun Wukong...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Celadon Jade Fabulous Beast
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This fabulous beast with its head turned around has been carved out of a pale celadon hetian jade. The beast looks over its shoulder with shining round eyes.
Its mouth is open, sho...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
A Pale Celadon Jade 'Buddha's Finger' Citron
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This “Buddha’s Finger” fruit jade piece from the Qing Dynasty is naturalistically carved with curly tendrils, and hangs from a leafy stem. It is a pale white tone with spots of russe...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
White Jade Pair of Cats, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
The two animals curling towards each other make a balanced, symmetrical piece, like yin and yang.
The “mutton fat” white jade is highly polished. On one side, there is a very faint russet mark.
Overall, this jade carving is in excellent condition.
Similar jade carvings were sold at Sotheby’s and Christie’s, which can be viewed in the photos below.
Another Qing Dynasty twin cat carving...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
A White Jade Butterfly Plate
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
Carved from pale celadon jade, this two-sided Ming Dynasty piece features a butterfly with curling, cloud-like wings and a grid-and-star pattern. Fine l...
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Pale Celadon Mythical Animal & Cloud
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a Hetian jade pendant of a mythical animal with a network of clouds above it.
The animal appears to have a large head with tear-shaped ears, and curvy eyebrows. On its side...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Antique Chinese Enameled White Glass Snuff Bottle Guyuexuan Mark 20c Republic
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese enameled "wood cutter and fisherman" milk white glass snuff bottle, finely painted with a wood cutter reading a book on one side, and a fis...
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Early 20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
A Rare Large White Jade Dragon Disc, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This large disc has two finely carved dragons with flowing, cloud-like bodies. The two chilong heads rest on the central aperture. The underside is carved with rows of bosses.
Hetian jade has a texture that resembles the effect of pouring water on snow. Xingjiang Hetian white jade with color of white ‘mutton...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Natural White Jade and Agate Snuff Bottle
Located in Pasadena, CA
Expertly carved from natural white jade, this snuff bottle showcases intricate scenes on both sides. One side features a playful fairchild, symbolizing joy and innocence, while the r...
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20th Century Artisan Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
A Pale Celadon Jade 'Buddha's Finger' Citron
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This “Buddha’s Finger” fruit jade piece from the Qing Dynasty is naturalistically carved with curly tendrils, and hangs from a leafy stem. It is a pale white tone with spots of russe...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Chinese Hand-Carved Coral Dragon Figure
Located in New York, NY
Chinese carved coral dragon figure
Very finely hand-carved.
Circa 20th Century, China
Weight: With Stand approximately 345.1,
Without Stand appr...
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20th Century Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
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Coral
Cinnabar Dragon and Phoenix Egg
Located in San Diego, CA
The finely-carved, sinuous, five-clawed dragon exhaling a fireball, and the phoenix with long, billowing tail feathers are both flying amid blossoming peony flowers and leaves.
The bottom is adorned with giant bird of paradise leaves, and the top of the cinnabar egg is decorated with heavenly clouds.
Dimensions
The egg Diameter： 4 1/2“， Height：7 ”， Total height with the stand is 11 “.
Provenance — from an antique store in La Jolla, California in 2016
Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to the condition and must understand that any statement made by Luxury Jewelry...
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Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Archaic Pale Jade Chilong Disc
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This archaic chilong disc, which is a revival of the Han Dynasty style, was carved with celadon jade in the Qing Dynasty.
On the front, several chilong with curvy, sinuous bodies s...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Figurines and Sculptures
Archaic Dark Jade Dragon Pendant
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
This archaic jade pendant features a symmetrical pattern with two chilong whose serpentine bodies form a heart.
On the top are two chilong heads, smiling and looking in opposite directions. The bodies of the chilong are detailed with intricate scales and cross-cross patterns.
During the Qing Dynasty, specifically the Qianlong period, Emperor QianLong’s passion for jade and antiques led artists to create archaic jade art that revived the artistic heights achieved during the Han Dynasty.
Among the accessories favored by nobility during the Han period were jade plaques. These flat, thin jade pieces often featured intricate carvings, including dragon and phoenix motifs. The term “鸡心佩” (jī xīn pèi) refers to a specific type of jade plaque with a shape resembling a chicken heart (hence the name). These plaques were considered auspicious and symbolized harmony and protection. An example of a Han jade...
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