A fine archaic jade sword chape, the shaped rectangular carving worked with a design of rectangular stylised scrolls in shallow relief. The stone of mottled olive green and darker tones with areas of calcification. The top edge with pierced fastening aperture for a leather scabbard base.
Han dynasty, 206BC - AD220
Length: 2.25 inches (5.75 cms)
REF: PNC.10
CHINESE WHITE JADE PENDANT WITH CARVING OF IMMORTAL PUDAI
A white jade pendant carved with the figure of the immortal Pudai lying down with his back to his treasure sack.
19th century
Length: 1.5 inches (3.75 cms)
REF: C4.56
CHINESE CELADON JADE CARVED BOULDER
A small celadon jade boulder carving. One side carved with a scene of two immortals standing on a rocky outcrop.
18th/19th century
Length: 3.25 inches (8.25 cms)
REF: PNC.8
CHINESE CELADON JADE KORO AND COVER WITH HYDRA KNOP
A celadon jade koro and cover, the tall domed lid with central curved hydra knop over a pierced ruyi band in shallow relief. The ring handles with twin large hydra heads. The sides worked in shallow relief with a floral design over a flared foot.
18th century
Height: 5.25 inches (13.5 cms)
Width: 7.5 inches (19 cms)
REF: ROB.3
CHINESE GREEN AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A PIG
A green and russet jade carving of a pig. The animal with well defined features standing four-square. The back with piercing hole for suspension.
19th century
Length: 2.5 inches (6.5 cms)
REF: C4.55