A Pale Celadon Jade Recumbent Dog, Qing Dynasty

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...

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 Historical References Open works jade carvings were popular during the Yuan/Ming dynasty.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...

A wonderful and cute antique Chinese carved jadeite recumbent cat, comfortably nested in a matching hardwood stand. The almost fluffy looking cat's intense greenish blue eyes are inl...

This wonderful and exceedingly rare contemporary, (new) pendant depicts a pipa, which is a Chinese stringed instrument similar to a lute. The pipa...