White Jade Pair of Cats, Qing Dynasty

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...

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 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 ...

Carved out of white and yellow-toned jade, this beautiful mythical beast rests on its four limbs like a lion in the Serengeti. Each limb is given finely-carved claws and a round pad on the paw. On its head, one can see intricately carved teeth, nostrils, a goatee, and a mythical cloud-like pattern above its eyebrows. Notably, there is a half-dome extrusion representing a third eye positioned between the eyes. Nine ridges of the spine run along the back with finely-carved fur on each side. The three-tipped tail curls up toward the head. Its surface is exceptionally polished with a patina. The bottom of the jade beast has multi-layered ivory-colored inclusions. Historical References: Compare this jade mythical beast to similar 18th century pieces from the Metropolitan Museum in New York. In this 18th century lion and cub, notice the similar shape of ears, hair and ridges along the spine, and the cloud-patterned eyebrows. The distinct ears of our jade beast can also be seen on this 18th century jade beast too. Pictures attached. In addition, please examine this 18th century jade lion...

A pair of natural light, dark, and brown-green jade buckles, intricately carved with ancient dragons soaring through the clouds, symbolizing peace and prosperity. The two buckles tog...

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A pair of natural translucent light greenish-gray jadeite jade smoking pipes, featuring one smaller and one larger pipe. The smaller pipe measures approximately 62.10 x 23.61 x 14.47...

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...