Chinese Figurines and Sculptures

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...

Chinese carved coral figure of a woman's face Very finely hand-carved. Late 20th Century, China Weight: 182 grams with base Dimensions: approximately...

This 19th Century green jade paperweight with a water dropper, 碧玉元宝水盂镇纸, features a yuanbao 元宝 shaped water dropper at the center, with rectangular spiral 回纹 patterns decorating the ...

A large Chinese Suzhou workshop master artisan hand carved jadeite (natural A-grade) pendant in the form of Zhong Kui (Demon Queller in Chinese mythology) head. The details of this i...

An antique Chinese inside painted yellow glass mini snuff bottle with a translucent hardstone stopper. This wonderful little bottle is inside painted with a resting bird in a tree to...

An antique Chinese inside painted blue glass snuff bottle with a jadeite stopper. Inside painted with a sitting scholar to one side and a pacing scholar to the ...

Antique Chinese multi-color (5) glass overlay snuff bottle with eight treasures finely carved in low relief in 4 colors on pale white ground 19th Century, Qing Dynasty

A very fine antique double color overlay glass snuff bottle, finely carved with a qilin gazing at books and a playful foo dog with a ball, among flowing pink ribbons and clouds, rais...