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Place of Origin: Chinese
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
White Jade Mythical Beast – Crouching Unihorn
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
A captivating white jade carving of a mythical unihorn beast, depicted in a crouching stance with its head raised, exuding an aura of strength and mysticism. The creature’s bulging e...
Category
20th Century Artisan Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Coral
Antique Chinese Inside Painted Hair Crystal Snuff Bottle "Ye Zhongsan" ROC IPSB
Located in Richmond, CA
An antique Chinese inside painted rutile hair crystal snuff bottle, signed "YE ZHONGSAN" (1875-1945), dated "FU RI" (summer day), "BING CHEN" (year matc...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Chinese Shadow Agate "Floater" Snuff Bottle Jadeite Inlay 18c-19c Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese banded shadow agate snuff bottle "floater", very well hollowed and raised on a carved foot ring, with 5 emerald green jadeite inlay gilt gold domed metal stopper...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
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...
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Chinese Moulded Porcelain 18 Arhats Luohan Snuff Bottle Qing Late 18c
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese moulded porcelain snuff bottle in compressed ovoid form, finely decorated in poly-chrome fencai with 18 Arhats Luohan in a continuous scene in high relief, with an ou...
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Late 18th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Chinese Carved Cinnabar Lacquer Snuff Bottle Melons 19c Qing Daoguang Mk
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese red cinnabar lacquer snuff bottle, finely carved with melons, butterflies and bats, matching cinnabar stopper and 2 character Daoguang mark...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
White Jade Twin Fish, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
The two fish curling towards each other make a balanced, symmetrical piece, like yin and yang. They form a pendant that can be used as an ornament or toggle. The “mutton fat” white j...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Chinese Carved Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle Tiger's Eye Stopper 19c Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese rock crystal snuff bottle, finely carved in low relief with a lotus scene to one side and a scroll in flowing ribbons to the other, with tiger's eye stopper and bone spoon...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Chinese Aqua Cobalt Blue Carved Glass Snuff Bottle Cranes 19c Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese light aqua cobalt blue glass snuff bottle, finely carved in relief with cranes in flight among clouds to one side, and a resting crane among lotus blooms to verso, ra...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Chinese Gilt Cloisonne Bell Jade Striker 19/20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese cloisonne enamelled bell, with gilt gold details and a jade striker
This wonderfully little bell strikes a charming tone, and makes a lovely present for that treasur...
Category
Late 19th Century Artisan Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade, Gold, Copper
Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue&White Crackle Glaze Meiping Snuff Bottle 19c Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese porcelain snuff bottle in meiping form, painted in underglaze blue and white of a winter scene with a donkey riding scholar and an attendant, on crackle glaze includi...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue&White Dragon Meiping Snuff Bottle 18/19c Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese porcelain snuff bottle in meiping form, painted in underglaze blue and white with a lively four clawed dragon chasing a pearl among clouds and flames
Circa 1800, lat...
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19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Chinese 3 Color Liuli Glass Imitating Shadow Agate Snuff Bottle 19c Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese 3 color Peking glass imitating shadow agate snuff bottle in flattened globular form, raised on a carved flat footring, with a green swirl...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Pair of Chinese Silk Embroidery Silk Ribbons Crane Peach Blossom Lotus
Located in Munich, Bavaria
On wonderful bright blue silk we see two cranes looking at each other, peach trees with peach blossom, water with a softly ondulating pattern and lotus flowers.
Category
1890s Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Jade Pi Disk Certified
Located in Southbury, CT
This magnificent antique hand-carved nephrite jade pi disk was most likely created in the late 19th century -between 1850-1900. It has been carved with small r...
Category
19th Century Artisan Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade, Silver, Copper
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
A White Jade Butterfly Plate, Ming Dynasty
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
Soft Celadon Jade 'Buddha's Hand' Citron Fingers Pendant
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
A finely carved Buddha’s Hand pendant in soft celadon jade, adorned with citrine fingers gracefully arranged with detailed leaves on both sides. The...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
Coral Turquoise Chinese Export Silver Perfume Snuff Bottle Antique Filigree
Located in New York, NY
THIS IS AN ANTIQUE ART DECO SILVER FILIGREE CHINESE EXPORT CORAL AND TURQUOISE PERFUME BOTTLE, SNUFF BOTTLE. THE SILVER FILIGREE IS OF THE HIGHEST Q...
Category
Early 20th Century Anglo-Indian Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Coral, Turquoise, Silver
19th Century Chinese Relief Decorated Pale Green Celadon Glazed Vase
Located in Firenze, IT
The potted vase is carved with chrysanthemum decoration above a band of upright petals, and is covered inside and out with a glaze of pale-green color.
W...
Category
1890s Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
Signed Chinese Export Silver Picture / Photo Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Chinese photo frame.
In the Art Deco style.
With felt covered, hinged easel back to each.
Marked to the sides with Chinese characters.
S...
Category
20th Century Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
Signed Chinese Export Silver Picture/Photo Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A fine Chinese photo frame
In the Art Deco style.
With felt covered, hinged easel back to each.
Marked to the sides with Chinese characters.
Si...
Category
20th Century Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Silver
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Chinese Inside Painted Glass Snuff Bottle "Yan Yutian" Republic 20c IPSB
Located in Richmond, CA
An antique Chinese inside painted glass snuff bottle, finely painted on four faceted panels with two people in a mountainous landsca...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
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...
Category
20th Century Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Coral
White Jade Twin Fish, Qing Dynasty
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
The two fish curling towards each other make a balanced, symmetrical piece, like yin and yang. They form a pendant that can be used as an ornament or toggle. The “mutton fat” white j...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
Green Jade Paperweight with Water Dropper, 19th Century
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
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 ...
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19th Century Artisan Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
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...
Category
Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
Soft Celadon Jade 'Buddha's Hand' Citron Fingers Pendant
By Artistian Made
Located in San Diego, CA
A finely carved Buddha’s Hand pendant in soft celadon jade, adorned with citrine fingers gracefully arranged with detailed leaves on both sides. The...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Natural Carved Turquoise Frog Decoration, Lifelike and Exquisite
Located in Hong Kong, HK
Please check out the HD video! For your consideration is a natural Turquoise carving of a frog. This frog is very well carved. We estimate this piece was made just over 100 years ago. The Turquoise carving is very lifelike, with excellent proportions! The patchy green of the turquoise material matches perfectly to the natural patches of the frog patten. Traditionally, this would have hung on a belt as an ornament. It is a great piece for investors and connoisseurs looking to collect a very well carved piece of natural antique Turquoise. The actual piece looks much better than any photos we can take. This will be a great addition to any collection. The frog carving...
Category
1920s Art Deco Vintage Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Turquoise
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...
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Mid-19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Chinese Porcelain Blue & White Crackle Glaze 100 Boys Snuff Bottle Vase
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese porcelain snuff bottle in ovoid form, painted in underglaze blue and white in "100 boys" theme, depicting figures in various forms of martial ...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
Small Chinese Silver & Carved Jade Hinged Box
Located in Brisbane City, QLD
This small silver box was crafted in China and has been inset with a carved jade plaque to the lid. The rectangular box is simply marked 'silver' an...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Jade, Silver
Antique Chinese Gilt Cloisonne Covered Box Prunus Blossoms Decorated 19/20c
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese cloisonne enamelled covered small round box, on sacrificial blue ground and finely decorated with colorful, lively prunus blossoms on branches, interior and bottom en...
Category
Early 20th Century Artisan Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
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...
Category
20th Century Artisan Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
Antique Chinese Moss Agate Snuff Bottle Incised Bird 19c Qing
Located in Richmond, CA
Antique Chinese moss agate snuff bottle, with incised and filled decoration of a bird in a garden scene to one side, and natural dendrite formations showing well disbursed moss patte...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
Materials
Agate
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 Objets d'Art and Vertu
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
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...
Category
19th Century Antique Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Objets d'Art and Vertu
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
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