A YELLOW JADE CEREMONIAL BLADE, YUENeolithic Period, 3rd millennium BCThe rectangular blade tapering towards the pierced handle to the upper section, flaring slightly towards the cutting edge, the stone of pale greenish-yellow tone with russet patches. 18cm (7 1/8in) long. Footnotes:新石器时期，公元前三千年 玉鉞Provenance: Roger Keverne Ltd., LondonA British private collectionPublished, Illustrated and Exhibited: Roger Keverne Ltd., Winter Exhibition, London, 2002, no.84來源：倫敦古董商Roger Keverne Ltd.英國私人收藏展覽著錄：R. Keverne，《冬季展覽》，2002年，倫敦，編號84See a related jade axe-blade, Neolithic period, in the collection of the National Museum of History, Taipei, illustrated by J.Johnston and Chan Lai Pik, 5,000 Years of Chinese Jade, Taipei, 2011, no.9; and another example in the Illustrated Catalogue of Ancient Jade Artefacts in the National Palace Museum, Taipei, 1982, no.23.Compare with a related jade blade, Neolithic period, which was sold at Bonhams London, 7 June 2021, lot 422.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
We found 34261 price guide item(s) matching your search
There are 34261 lots that match your search criteria. Subscribe now to get instant access to the full price guide service.
Click here to subscribe- List
- Grid
-
34261 item(s)/page
A MOTTLED BROWN JADE CONGNeolithic Period/Shang DynastyThe cong with flat sides and a very shallow collar at each end, the mottled olive-green and beige stone with areas of opaque beige and grey inclusions. 5.5cm (2 1/4in) wide.Footnotes:新石器時代/商 玉琮Provenance: Joseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, and thence by descent 來源：Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)舊藏，並由後人保存迄今The cong was one of the most enigmatic of all Chinese jade artifacts, used as a ritual utensil during sacrificial and burial ceremonies. Compare with a similar mottled ice-green, gray and brownish-black jade cong, late Neolithic period, circa 2250-1900 BC, in the Freer Gallery of Art, Washington, acc.no.F1917.41; see also a related yellow jade cong, circa 2000-1500 BC, in the British Museum, illustrated by J.Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing, London, 1995, p.154, cat.no.7:3.A related dark olive-green and brown jade cong, 2nd-1st millennium BC, was sold at Christie's New York, 19 March 2015, lot 557.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
AN ARCHAIC JADE CEREMONIAL BLADE, YUENeolithic Period/Shang DynastyWith rounded edges at both ends, flaring towards the slightly bevelled edge and with a single hole pierced at the narrower end, the semi-translucent stone of dark green tone fading towards the edges, suffused with white and beige inclusions. 16.5cm (6 1/2in) long.Footnotes:新石器時代/商 玉鉞Provenance: Idemitsu Collection, TokyoRoger Keverne Ltd., LondonA British private collectionPublished, Illustrated and Exhibited: Ancient Chinese Arts in the Idemitsu Collection, Tokyo, 1989, no.108Roger Keverne Ltd., Winter Exhibition, London, 2004, no.86來源：東京出光美術館舊藏倫敦古董商Roger Keverne Ltd.英國私人收藏展覽著錄：《Ancient Chinese Arts in the Idemitsu Collection》，東京，1989年，編號108Roger Keverne Ltd.，《冬季展覽》，倫敦，2004年，編號86Compare with a related dark green jade axe, Neolithic period, which was sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 27 November 2019, lot 2717.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A GROUP OF FIVE JADE CARVINGSComprising a pale green jade plaque of a stylised dragon, Warring States period/Han dynasty, the sinuous single-horned creature carved with backward-turned head, 5.5cm (2 1/8in) wide, stand; a pale green and russet jade tubular bead of tapering form, carved with a sinuous dragon clambering on its sides, 4.9cm (2in) high; and three jade cicadas, Han dynasty, the largest calcified with dark green patches, 5.5cm (2 1/2in) long, the other two of pale green and russet colour. (6).Footnotes:戰國/漢 玉龍形珮，玉管形飾 及漢 玉蟬 一組五件Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., London (the stylised dragon plaque, acquired by the below on 27 February 1989; two smaller cicada, acquired on 27 June 1989; larger cicada, acquired on 14 July 1989)Joseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, and thence by descent 來源：倫敦古董商Spink & Son Ltd.（玉龍形佩由以下藏家購於1989年2月27日；小玉蟬兩件購於1989年6月27日；大件玉蟬購於1989年7月14日）Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)舊藏，並由後人保存迄今Compare the dragon plaque with a related jade 'dragon and phoenix' plaque, mid Warring States period, which was sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 3 December 2021, lot 2710. For the calcified jade cicada, see two related jade carvings of cicadas, Han dynasty in the British Museum, London, illustrated by J.Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing, London, 1995, p.319, no.24:9; for the smaller cicadas, see Ibid., p.39, no.24:08.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO JADE CARVINGS OF ANIMALSComprising a tortoise-like mythical beast, Yuan/Ming dynasty, the head turned to the left, 4.3cm (1 1/5in) wide; and a feline, Song/Yuan dynasty, carved recumbent, with alert expression, its tail swept over its back with a circular aperture, 2.5cm (1in) wide, box. (3).Footnotes:元/明 玉贔屭 宋/元 玉瑞獸 一組兩件Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., London (the tortoise-like animal, acquired by the below on 12 December 1985)Joseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, and thence by descent 來源：倫敦古董商Spink & Son Ltd.（玉贔屭由以下藏家在1985年12月12日購得）Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)舊藏，並由後人保存迄今The tortoise-shell mythical animal is probably a tuo long, or dragon-headed tortoise. The tuo long was originally applied in Han times and earlier to the crocodile, but by the Yuan dynasty, popular literature regarded it as one of the sons of the dragon king. The dragon head was thus given to make its association with the dragon king more convincing. For a discussion on this mythical animal, see J.C.Y.Watt, Chinese Jades from Han to Ch'ing, New York, 1980, no.61; a related dragon-headed tortoise with book, Yuan/Ming dynasty, is illustrated in Ibid., no.62. See also a related green and black jade tortoise-dragon, Ming dynasty, which sold at Bonhams London, 11 May 2017, lot 256.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PALE GREEN AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A BIRDSong/Ming DynastyThe pebble smoothly carved with arched back and well-defined plumage, the elegantly curving neck leading to a downward-turning head with a large curling feather, the legs neatly tucked beneath the plump body, the stone of pale green tone with russet-brown patches, box. 6.3cm (2 1/2in) long. (2).Footnotes:宋/明 玉鳥Provenance: Mrs Edgar Stone, TorontoSpink & Son Ltd., London Joseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, acquired from the above on 2 October 1989, and thence by descentPublished and Illustrated: R.Keverne, ed., Jade, 1991, p.21, fig.6來源： 多倫多Edgar Stone夫人倫敦古董商Spink & Son Ltd.Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)在1989年10月2日購得，並由後人保存迄今展覽著錄：R.Keverne，《玉器》， 1991年， 第21頁， 圖片編號6The present lot is notable for its combination of a overall naturalistic design and skilful carving technique. The incorporation of the russet inclusions into the overall design accentuates the naturalistic modelling of the bird. Compare with a related pale green jade bird, dated Song dynasty, illustrated by J.Watt, Chinese Jades from Han to Ch'ing, New York, 1980, p.94, pl.78. See also a similar mottled grey jade bird, Ming dynasty, illustrated in Virtuous Treasures: Chinese Jades for the Scholar's Table, Hong Kong, 2008, p.174, no.98.See also a related pale celadon and brown jade bird-form staff finial, Song/Ming dynasty, which was sold at Sotheby's New York, 23 March 2022, lot 228.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A YELLOW AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A BIRDSong DynastyDepicted in a recumbent position, the bird's head looking straight ahead, its plumage naturalistically detailed with finely incised feathers and its feet neatly tucked under its body, the smoothly polished stone of a pale yellow colour with natural beige and brown inclusions. 7cm (2 3/4in) long.Footnotes:宋 玉鳥Provenance: Joseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, and thence by descent 來源：Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)舊藏，並由後人保存迄今This type of bird carving exhibits an archaic revival style and was likely inspired by jade carvings of the Han dynasty; for a related bird pebble, Song dynasty, see Chinese Jade Animal, Hongkong, 1996, pl.103, p.126. Compare with a related grey and brown jade staff finial shaped as a bird, Song dynasty or later, illustrated by J.C.Y.Watt, Chinese Jades from Han to Ch'ing, New York, 1980, p.95, no.79. A related pale green and brown jade bird-form staff finial, Song/Ming dynasty, was sold at Sotheby's New York, 23 March 2022, lot 228.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A VERY PALE GREEN JADE CARVING OF A PIGSong/Ming DynastyThe recumbent animal carved with triangular ears and almond-shaped eyes behind a snout, the mouth revealing fangs, the legs carved beside the plump body terminating in a curly tail, the stone of even pale green tone, box. 5.5cm (2 1/4in) long. (2).Footnotes:宋/明 玉豬Provenance: an important private collectionSpink & Son Ltd., LondonJoseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, acquired from the above on 17 December 1991, and thence by descent Published, Illustrated and Exhibited: Spink & Son Ltd., Chinese Jade: An Important Private Collection, London, 1991, p.35, no.62來源：重要私人收藏倫敦古董商 Spink & Son Ltd.Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)在1991年12月17日由上處購得，並由後人保存迄今展覽著錄：Spink & Son Ltd.，《Chinese Jade: An Important Private Collection》，倫敦, 1991年，第35頁，編號62For a related jade pig, but dated Six dynasties period, see J.C.Y.Watt, Chinese Jades from Han to Ch'ing, New York, 1980, no.16. Compare also with a similar greenish-yellow jade figure of a recumbent pig, Yuan/Ming dynasty, which was sold at Christie's New York, 23 September 2022, lot 711.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PALE GREEN AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A HOUNDSong/Ming DynastyThe canine with its head resting on its outstretched forelegs, with finely incised almond-shaped eyes and nostrils, the long body with well-defined ribs and knobbly spine, the curling tail sweeping across its right haunch, the stone of pale green tone with russet-brown patches. 9cm (3 1/2in) long.Footnotes:宋/明 青玉雕臥犬Provenance: Joseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, and thence by descent Published and Exhibited: The Arts Council of Great Britain and the Oriental Ceramic Society, Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages, London, 1975, no.245.來源：Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)舊藏，並由後人保存迄今展覽著錄：英國藝術委員會和東方陶瓷學會，《Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages》，倫敦，1975年，編號245See a related earlier jade carving of a hound, Tang dynasty, illustrated in Chinese Jade Animals, Hong Kong, 1996, pp.98-99, no.68. Another related black jade carving of a hound with well defined ribs, Tang dynasty, is illustrated by J.C.Y.Watt, Chinese Jades from Han to Ch'ing, New York, 1980, p.60, no.37.Compare with a related white and russet jade carving of a hound, Ming dynasty, which was sold at Sotheby's London, 13 May 2015, lot 321.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO PALE GREEN AND RUSSET JADE CARVINGS OF HOUNDSThe smaller smoothly carved recumbent with head tilted up with alertness, with knobbly spine, Ming dynasty, 7cm (2 3/4in) long; together with a larger recumbent hound, with head resting on its paws, Song/Ming dynasty, wood stand, 9cm (3 1/2in) long. (3).Footnotes:明 玉狗 及宋/明 玉狗 一組兩件Provenance: Dr Isaac Newton (d. circa 1982), Livingston, Scotland (the larger)Bluett & Sons Ltd., London (the larger; acquired by Joseph and Bella Shapiro on 30 July 1981)Spink & Son Ltd., London (the smaller, acquired by the below on 12 December 1985)Joseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, and thence by descent Published, Illustrated and Exhibited: Bluett & Sons Ltd., Dr Newton's Zoo: A Study of post-Archaic Small Jade Carvings, London, 1981, no.62. (the larger)來源：Isaac Newton博士舊藏 (約1982年去世), 利文斯頓, 蘇格蘭倫敦古董商 Bluett & Sons Ltd.（較大一件由Joseph Shapiro 和 Bella Shapiro 在1981年7月30日購得）倫敦古董商 Spink & Son Ltd.（較小一件由Joseph Shapiro 和 Bella Shapiro 在1985年12月12日購得）Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)舊藏，並由後人保存迄今展覽著錄： Bluett & Sons Ltd.，《Dr Newton's Zoo: A Study of post-Archaic Small Jade Carvings》， 倫敦， 1981年， 編號62. (較大一件)See a related jade carving of hound, Tang/Song dynasty, illustrated in Chinese Jade Animal, Hong Kong, 1996, pl.75, p.104. Compare the pale green dog, with a green jade dog, Ming dynasty, illustrated in Compendium of Collections in the Palace Museum: Jade 6 Ming Dynasty, Beijing, 2010, no.245.Compare also with a related pale greenish-white jade carving of a recumbent hound, Ming dynasty, which was sold at Christie's New York, 20 March 2001, lot 17.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO PALE GREEN, GREY AND RUSSET JADE CARVINGS OF HORSESYuan/Ming DynastyBoth creatures carved recumbent with the legs tucked underneath their bodies, their mane finely incised, one with the bushy tail flicked onto the rear haunch, both fitted with a small circular aperture, the stone of pale green tone suffused with brown and russet inclusions, box. The larger 5.5cm (2 1/4in) wide. (3).Footnotes:元/明 玉馬一組兩件Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., London (the smaller horse; acquired by the below on 7 January 1987)Joseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, and thence by descent 來源：倫敦古董商Spink & Son Ltd.（較小的馬由以下藏家在1987年1月7日購得）Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)舊藏，並由後人保存迄今In China, the horse is an emblem of speed and perseverance, and a quick-witted youth is often called a qianli ma 千里馬 which means 'a horse that can travel a thousand li per day'. Compare with a related jade carving of a horse, Ming dynasty, illustrated by J.C.Y.Watt, Chinese Jades from Han to Ch'ing, New York, 1980, no.66; see also another related jade horse, Yuan/Ming dynasty, illustrated in Chinese Jade Animals, Hong Kong, 1996, pp.150-151, no.132.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
AN ARCHAIC BLACK JADE AXE, YUENeolithic PeriodOf flat rectangular shape, tapering to the cutting edge, bevelled on three sides, pierced through with a large aperture towards the narrow end, the stone of lustrous black tone. 14cm (5 1/2in) long.Footnotes:新石器時代 玉鉞Provenance: Prof. Cheng Te-kun (1908-2001), Cambridge (The Mu-Fei collection)Roger Keverne Ltd., LondonA British private collection, acquired from the above in December 2007Published, Illustrated and Exhibited: Cheng Te-kun, 'The Carving of Jade in the Shang Period', Transactions of the Oriental Ceramic Society, pl.1(3a) Cheng Te-kun, Shang China, Cambridge, 1960, pl.XIV(b)Roger Keverne Ltd., Winter Exhibition, London, 2006, no.80來源：鄭德坤（1908-2001）教授舊藏，劍橋倫敦古董商Roger Keverne Ltd.英國私人收藏，2007年12月從上處購得展覽著錄：鄭德坤，《The Carving of Jade in the Shang Period》, 東方陶瓷學會會刊, 圖版編號1(3a).鄭德坤，《Shang China》，劍橋，1960年，圖版編號 XIV(b).Roger Keverne Ltd.,《冬季展覽》，倫敦，2006年，編號80Compare with a similar jade axe, Neolithic period, in the British Museum, illustrated by J.Rawson, Chinese Jade: From the Neolithic to the Qing , London, 1995, pl.10:12, p.176.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A YELLOW AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A LUDUANSong DynastyThe beast smoothly carved with its paws tucked neatly underneath the rotund body, the head gazing slightly to the left, the eyes with concerned expression beneath curling brows, a long horn extending down the back from its head with finely incised mane, the body incised with wings and curling tail, the stone of greenish-yellow tone with russet patches. 7cm (2 3/4in) long.Footnotes:宋 玉甪端把件Provenance: Mrs Joan C.P.Barrow (d.1987)Spink & Son Ltd., LondonJoseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, acquired from the above on 27 February 1989, and thence by descent Published, Illustrated and Exhibited: The Arts Council of Great Britain and The Oriental Ceramic Society, Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages, London, 1975, no.372來源：Joan C.P.Barrow 夫人（1987年去世）倫敦古董商Spink & Son Ltd.Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)在1989年2月27日從上處購得，並由後人保存迄今展覽著錄：英國藝術委員會和東方陶瓷學會，《Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages》, 倫敦, 1975年, 編號372Joan Barrow was a client of Bluett's, London and an active collector from the late 1960s to the mid 1980s; for more information see R.Davids and D.Jellinek, Provenance, Oxford, 2011, p.62.The luduan is an auspicious creature with the ability to detect the truth and travel over great distances in a very short time. See a related green jade mythical animal, Ming dynasty, in the Qing Court Collection, illustrated in the Compendium of Collections in the Palace Museum: Jade, Beijing, 2011, vol.6, p.234, no.236. Compare also with a related pale green and russet jade carving of a luduan, Ming dynasty, which was sold at Bonhams London, 8 May 2017, lot 124.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO PALE GREEN AND RUSSET JADE CARVINGS OF A CAT AND AN ARCHAISTIC MYTHICAL BEASTThe feline, Song/Yuan dynasty, smoothly carved with large round eyes and ears, the stone of pale green tone with dark-brown russet patches, 5 1/2cm (2 1/4in) long; the reptile, Ming dynasty, with four squat legs beside a long tail and body with knobbly spine, the face with archaistic taotie mask, the stone of pale green with reddish-brown russet patches, wood stand, 9cm (3in) long. (3).Footnotes:宋/元 玉貓 及明 玉蜥蜴 一組兩件Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., London (the reptilian carving; acquired by the below on 15 November 1985)Joseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, and thence by descent 來源：倫敦古董商Spink & Son Ltd.（玉蜥蜴由以下藏家在1985年11月15日購得）Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)舊藏，並由後人保存迄今The reptilian carving is unusual but the archaistic taotie mask hints that it was based on an earlier Shang/late Western Zhou dynasty prototype. See for example, a yellow jade reptile, Shang/Western Zhou dynasty, illustrated in Chinese Jade Animals, Hong Kong, 1996, p.66, no.34.Compare with a related white jade mythical beast, Ming dynasty, which was sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 8 April 2011, lot 3256.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A FISHMing DynastyThe small pebble smoothly carved as a fish with dorsal fins and grooved tail, clasping in its jaws a curled lotus leaf acting as an aperture for a string, the stone of pale white tone with light-brown-russet patches. 6cm (2 1/4in) long.Footnotes:明 玉魚把件Provenance: Sydney L. Moss Ltd., LondonJoseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, acquired from the above on 26 July 1989, and thence by descent 來源：倫敦古董商Sydney L. Moss Ltd.Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)在1989年7月26日從上處購得，並由後人保存迄今The present carving carries an auspicious message relating to good wishes for a new year: the word for lotus, lian, sounds like year nian 年), while fish yu 魚 sounds like abundance yu 餘. Taken together, they form the rebus 'abundance through the years' niannian youyu 年年有餘. Compare with a related jade carving of a fish and lotus, Ming dynasty, illustrated in Chinese Jades in the Avery Brundage Collection, San Francisco, 1977, p.104, pl.XLV.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A RARE PALE GREEN JADE STEM CUPMing DynastyExpertly hollowed and raised on a high spreading foot carved with a band around the middle, the exterior finely carved with scrolling lotus, the translucent stone of even pale green tone. 8cm (3 1/8in) high.Footnotes:明 玉高足杯Provenance: Chait Galleries, New York (label)Roger Keverne Ltd., LondonJoseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, acquired from the above on 1 December 2002, and thence by descent 來源： Chait Galleries，紐約（標籤）倫敦古董商Roger Keverne Ltd.Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)在2002年12月1日從上處購得，並由後人保存迄今The use of stem cups became popular in the Yuan dynasty and its popularity continued during the Ming and Qing dynasties. See a related pale green stem cup, 15th/16th century, in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London, illustrated by M.Wilson, Chinese Jades, London, 2004, no.34. See also an example with scroll borders, Jin/Yuan dynasty, illustrated by A.Forsyth and B.McElney, Jades from China, Bath, 1994, no.255.See a related pale green jade stem bowl, Ming dynasty, which was sold at Bonhams London, 16 May 2013, lot 151.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A 'CHICKEN BONE' JADE GROUP OF A BOY, ELEPHANT AND VASEMing DynastyFinely carved as a smiling boy with two tufts of hair holding a baluster vase on a large caparisoned elephant, the large animal with lotus leaf-like ears and almond-shaped eyes above long sharp tusks flanking a curling trunk, the stone of mottled grey and brown tone. 7cm (2 3/4in) high. Footnotes:明 雞骨玉童子'太平有象'把件Provenance: Joseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, and thence by descent 來源：Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)舊藏，並由後人保存迄今The subject matter of a boy riding an elephant forms many multiple layers of meaning and auspiciousness. The phrase 'ride an elephant' (qi xiang 騎象), has a similar pronunciation as ji xiang (吉祥), meaning good fortune. Furthermore, the 'vase' (ping 瓶) which puns with 'peace' (ping 平), and elephant (xiang 象) which also means 'sign' or 'portent', forms a rebus for the phrase taiping youxiang (太平有象), meaning 'Where there is peace, there is an omen (or elephant!)'.See a related jade elephant but with a foreigner, Yuan dynasty, illustrated in Virtuous Treasures: Chinese Jade for the Scholar's Table, Hong Kong, 2007, no.97, which was later sold at Bonhams Hong Kong, The Songzhutang Collection of Early Jades, 30 May 2017, lot 65. Compare also a green and russet jade 'elephant and boy' group, Ming dynasty, which was sold at Bonhams London, 16 May 2019, lot 212.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PALE GREEN JADE CARVING OF AN ELEPHANTMing DynastyThe rounded pebble smoothly carved as a rotund elephant with two long tusks flanking a long curling trunk, the large head with almond-shaped eyes and finely incised wrinkles, the stone of pale greenish-grey tone, with frosty inclusions. 6cm (2 1/4in) wide. Footnotes:明 玉象Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., LondonJoseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, acquire from the above on 10 August 1987, and thence by descent 來源：倫敦古董商 Spink & Son Ltd.Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)在1987年8月10日從上處購得，並由後人保存迄今In China, the elephant is a symbol of strength, sagacity, and prudence, representing power or energy. See a related jade elephant, Ming dynasty, illustrated in Chinese Jade Animals, Hong Kong, 1996, pl.157, p.169. See another related jade elephant, 16th/17th century, illustrated by J.C.Y.Watt, Chinese Jades from Han to Ch'ing, New York, 1980 p.75, no.57.Compare also with a related celadon and russet jade figure of an elephant, Ming-early Qing dynasty, which was sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 28 November 2018, lot 487.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A FINE BLACK AND WHITE JADE CARVING OF A HORSEMing DynastyThe pebble expertly carved as a recumbent horse, its head turned sharply to its left and touching its left hoof, with finely incised mane and almond-shaped eyes, the stone of lustrous dark-brown tone with white patches. 4.5cm (1 3/4in) wide. Footnotes:明 黑白玉雕馬把件Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., LondonJoseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, acquired from the above on 10 August 1987, and thence by descent 來源：倫敦古董商Spink & Son Ltd.Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)在1987年8月10日從上處購得，並由後人保存迄今The motif of a horse nibbling its hoof was a popular feature in the Ming dynasty; see Dr Newton's Zoo: A Study of post-Archaic Small Jade Carvings, London, 1981, no.50. See a similar brown and white jade carving of a horse in the same position, Ming dynasty, illustrated in Chinese Jade Animals, Hong Kong, 1996, pp.164-165, no.151.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A GREY AND BLACK JADE CARVING OF A GOOSE17th centuryDeftly carved seated with legs tucked beneath and wings folded back over the plump body, the crested head and long elegant neck turned sharply back and clasping a large leafy fruiting peach sprig in its beak, the stone of pale mushroom-grey tone with dark brown patches, wood stand. 8cm (3 1/8in) long. (2).Footnotes:十七世紀 玉雕鵝銜桃擺件Provenance: Roger Keverne Ltd., LondonJoseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, acquired from the above on 17 June 2002, and thence by descent Published, Illustrated and Exhibited: Roger Keverne Ltd., Summer Exhibition, London, 2002, no.97來源：倫敦古董商Roger Keverne Ltd.Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)在2002年6月17日從上處購得，並由後人保存迄今展覽著錄：Roger Keverne Ltd.，《夏季展覽》，倫敦，2002年，編號97Compare with a related white and dark jade carving of a goose, Ming dynasty, illustrated in Chinese Jade: The Image from Within, Pasadena, 1986, p.55, no.95. Compare with a similar white jade crane, Qianlong, which was sold at Bonhams Hong Kong, 26 May 2007, lot 277This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PALE GREEN AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A BOARMing DynastyThe stone carved in the round as a recumbent boar, his rear legs neatly tucked under its body, the bushy tail swept to one side, the face with an elongated snout flanked by pointed ears, the stone of pale celadon tone with russet inclusions. 5cm (2in) long.Footnotes:明 玉豬把件Provenance: The Oriental Art Gallery Ltd., LondonJoseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, acquired from the above on 4 February 1994, and thence by descent 來源： The Oriental Art Gallery Ltd.，倫敦Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)在1994年2月4日從上處購得，並由後人保存迄今Compare with an earlier prototype of a pig, of similar shape, Song/Yuan dynasty, illustrated by J.C.Y.Watt, Chinese Jades from Han to Ch'ing, New York, 1980, p.47, no.18. See also a related pale green and russet jade carving of a pig, Song/Ming dynasty, which was sold at Bonhams London, 9 November 2017, lot 238.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO WHITE JADE CARVINGS OF MYTHICAL BEASTSThe first, Song/Ming dynasty, a dragon carved standing foursquare on a cluster of vaporous clouds, with its head held proud as its tail flicked up, the face with alert expression, grasping a lingzhi in its mouth, 5.5cm (2 1/8in) long, wood stand; the second, Ming dynasty, a tianlu, carved in the round standing foursquare, the head crowned with a single horn the face rendered with bulging eyes beneath small pointed ears, 4.1cm (1 7/8in) high. (3).Footnotes:宋/明 瑞獸銜靈芝玉把件 及明 玉天祿 一組兩件Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., London (the beast with lingzhi, acquired by the below on 22 November 1989)Joseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, and thence by descent 來源：倫敦古董商Spink & Son Ltd.（瑞獸銜靈芝把件由以下藏家在1989年11月22日購得）Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)舊藏，並由後人保存迄今Compare with a related example of a white jade mythical beast, Ming dynasty, illustrated by S.K.Fung and Y.Chun-tong eds., Exquisite Jade Carvings: Figures, Animals, Ornaments, Hong Kong, 1996, no.111, which was later sold at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 4 April 2017, lot 3301. See also a related white jade figure of a mythical animal, Ming dynasty, illustrated in Chinese Jade Animals, Hong Kong, 1996, pp.158-159, no.142.See a white jade mythical beast, tianlu, Ming dynasty, which was sold at Bonhams Hong Kong, 28 May 2019, lot 124.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PALE GREEN AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL BEASTMing DynastyFinely carved in the round in crouching position with a raised head supporting a single horn, its head turned to the right, the face with an animated expression, with detailed hairwork to the bushy tail and mane, the stone pale celadon tone with beige and russet markings. 7cm (2 3/4in) long.Footnotes:明 玉瑞獸Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., LondonJoseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, acquired from the above on 7 August 1987, and thence by descent 來源：倫敦古董商Spink & Son Ltd.Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)在1987年8月7日從上處購得，並由後人保存迄今Compare with a related pale green and russet jade carving of a mythical beast, 17th century, in the Museum of Asian Art, Bath, illustrated by A.Forsyth and B.McElney Jades from China, Bath, 1994, no.231, p.318. See also a related pale green jade figure of a mythical beast, Ming dynasty, in the Asian Art Museum, San Francisco, illustrated by R.Y.Lefebvre d'Argencé, Chinese Jades in the Avery Brundage Collection, San Francisco, 1977, pl.33, pp.80-81.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A GREYISH-WHITE AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A GOOSE AND LINGZHIMing DynastyFinely carved as a phoenix with its wings folded on its back and tail cascading behind it, the head turned backwards resting on its back, grasping a lingzhi in its beak, the stone of greyish-white tone with russet striations. 7cm (2 3/4in) long.Footnotes:明 玉鵝銜靈芝把件Provenance: Joseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, and thence by descent 來源：Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)舊藏，並由後人保存迄今 See a related jade carving of a goose holding lotus in its mouth, Ming dynasty, illustrated in Chinese Jades in the Avery Brundage Collection, San Francisco, 1977, pl.XLV.Compare with a related pale green jade carving of a recumbent phoenix, late Ming dynasty, holding a branch of peaches in its beak, which was sold at Christie's New York, 19 March 2015, lot 622.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PALE GREEN AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A BUDDHIST LION AND CUBMing DynastySmoothly carved as a large Buddhist lion with bushy brows and ruyi-shaped snout turning back to gaze at its cub clambering up the larger's rear with bifurcated tail, the paws tucked underneath, the stone of grey-green colour with light russet inclusions, box. 8.5cm (3 2/8in) long. (2).Footnotes:明 太師少師玉把件Provenance: Dr Isaac Newton (d. circa 1982), Livingston, ScotlandBluett & Sons Ltd., LondonSotheby's Hong Kong, 18 May 1989, lot 857Joseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, and thence by descent Published and Illustrated: Bluett & Sons Ltd., Dr Newton's Zoo: A Study of post-Archaic Small Jade Carvings, London, 1981, no.23.來源：Isaac Newton博士 (約1982年去世)，利文斯頓，蘇格蘭倫敦古董商 Bluett & Sons Ltd.蘇富比香港，1989年5月18日，拍品編號857Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)舊藏，並由後人保存迄今著錄：Bluett & Sons Ltd.， 《Dr Newton's Zoo: A Study of post-Archaic Small Jade Carvings》， 倫敦， 1981年， 編號23The theme of Buddhist lions appears to have surged in popularity since the Ming dynasty. The depiction of a Buddhist lion and a young cub forms the pun Taishi Shaoshi, which translates as 'May you and your descendant achieve high rank'. See a related example of a pale green jade beast, Ming dynasty, illustrated in Later Chinese Jades Ming Dynasty to Early Twentieth Century from the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco, San Francisco, 2007, p.78, no.54. A similar white jade 'Buddhist lion and cub' carving, 17th century, which was sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 29 November 2017, lot 3062.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PALE GREEN AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A CRANESong DynastyThe pebble smoothly carved as a recumbent crane, its long curving neck and head turned back resting against the large body, its folded wings and curved tail with detailed feather work, the legs and feet neatly tucked underneath, wood stand. 7cm (2 3/4in) long. (2).Footnotes:宋 青玉鶴把件Provenance: Dr Isaac Newton (d. circa 1982), Livingston, ScotlandBluett & Sons Ltd., LondonJoseph Shapiro (1938-2005), acquired from the above on 30 July 1981, and thence by descentPublished, Illustrated and Exhibited: Bluett & Sons Ltd., Dr Newton's Zoo: A Study of post-Archaic Small Jade Carvings, London, 1981, no.88來源：Isaac Newton博士舊藏 (約1982年去世), 利文斯頓, 蘇格蘭倫敦古董商 Bluett & Sons Ltd.Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)在1981年7月30日從上處購得，並由後人保存迄今展覽著錄： Bluett & Sons Ltd.，《Dr Newton's Zoo: A Study of post-Archaic Small Jade Carvings》，倫敦，1981年， 編號88The crane is one of the most celebrated birds in Chinese culture, an emblem of longevity. See a related white jade carving of a goose, Ming dynasty, illustrated by J.C.Y.Watt, Chinese Jades from Han to Ch'ing, New York, 1980, p.97, no.82. Compare also with a related pale green and russet jade carving of a crane, 17th/18th century, which was sold at Bonhams London, 16 May 2019, lot 114.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PALE GREEN AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL BEASTMing DynastyThe beast carved recumbent with right paw outstretched slightly, the head tilting slightly to its right, with large bulbous eyes and jaws agape revealing sharp fangs, with finely incised beard and three-pronged tail sweeping around its right haunch, the stone of pale green tone with russet striations, wood stand. 9cm (3 1/2in) long. (2).Footnotes:明 玉瑞獸Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., LondonJoseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, acquired from the above on 12 December 1985, and thence by descent 來源：倫敦古董商Spink & Son Ltd.Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)在1985年12月12日從上處購得，並由後人保存迄今See a possible prototype, a jade bixie, Western Han dynasty, illustrated by Gu Fang, in The Pictorial Handbook of Ancient Chinese Jades, Beijing, 2007, p272. Compare with a related celadon jade carving, Ming dynasty, which was sold at Sotheby's New York, 11 September 2019, lot 843.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PALE GREEN AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL BEASTSong DynastyCarved with its right paw raised, the head with large round eyes turned slightly to the left, with finely incised mane extending down the back with knobbly spine and finely delineated ribs, terminating in a large bushy tail, the stone of pale green tone with russet-brown striations, wood stand. 8cm (3 1/8in) long. (2).Footnotes:宋 青玉瑞獸Provenance: Roger Keverne Ltd., LondonJoseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, acquired from the above on 9 June 1998, and thence by descent 來源：倫敦古董商Roger Keverne Ltd.Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)在1998年6月9日從上處購得，並由後人保存迄今See a related jade carving of a mythical beast, 16th century, in the Victoria and Albert Museum, illustrated by M.Wilson, Chinese Jades, London, 2004, p.74, no.79. Compare with a related celadon and russet jade carving of a mythical beast, Ming dynasty, which was sold at Christie's Hong kong, 29 May 2019, lot 2907This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
AN ARCHAIC GREEN JADE BIRD-SHAPED PENDANTNeolithic Period, Hongshan CultureThe flattened bird carved with a protruding head, bulging eyes and a proud chest, the outstretched wings subtly detailed with grooves and ridges simulating feathers on the interior, the back pierced with two holes for attachment, the stone of celadon colour with calcified areas. 5cm (2in) long.Footnotes:新石器時代紅山文化 鳥形玉佩Provenance: Prof. Cheng Te-k'un (1908-2001), Cambridge (The Mu-Fei collection)Bluett & Sons Ltd., LondonA British private collection, acquired from the above Published, Illustrated and Exhibited: Cheng Te-k'un, Shang China, Cambridge, 1960, pl.XVII (c)Cheng Te-k'un, 'The Carving of Jade in the Shang Period', TOCS, vol.29, London, 1954-1955, pl.10 (32)Bluett & Sons Ltd., Chinese Jades from the Mu-Fei Collection, London, 1990, no.2來源：鄭德坤（1908-2001）教授舊藏 劍橋（木扉舊藏）倫敦古董商Bluett & Sons Ltd.英國私人收藏，從上處購得展覽著錄：鄭德坤，《Shang China》，劍橋，1960年，插圖XVII (c)鄭德坤，《The Carving of Jade in the Shang Period》，東方陶瓷學會會刊，卷29，倫敦，1954-1955，插圖10（32）Bluett & Sons Ltd著, 《木扉珍藏玉器》，倫敦，1990年，編號2The importance of the bird motif in the Hongshan Culture is discussed by Wu Hung, 'Bird Motifs in Eastern Yi Art', in Orientations, vol.16, no.10, October 1985, pp.31-41, where he illustrates line drawings of various bird pendants excavated in Liaoning Province, figs.4-8. Similar examples have been found at Hongshan sites, such as Hutouhou in Fuxin, Liaoning Province or at Balinyouqi in Inner Mongolia, illustrated by Gu Fang, The Complete Collection of Jades Unearthed in China, Beijing, 2005, vol.2, pl.26.Compare with a related celadon jade bird-shaped pendant, Neolithic period, Hongshan Culture, which was sold at Christie's Paris, 10 June 2021, lot 90.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A WHITE AND RUSSET JADE 'CRANES AND PEACH' GROUP17th centuryThe group finely carved in the round as a crane detailed with overlapping wing feathers and long tail feathers, a branch laden with a large ripe peach grasped in its mouth, nestling beside another crane, similarly carved, both birds with legs tucked beneath their bodies, the stone of a white tone with beige and russet inclusions, wood stand. 8cm (3 1/8in) wide. (2).Footnotes:十七世紀 玉雕鶴銜桃擺件Provenance: Joseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, and thence by descent 來源：Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)舊藏，並由後人保存迄今Cranes and peaches convey auspicious wishes relating to long life and Immortality, because of their association with Daoism, and in particular, with the God of longevity, Shoulao. The crane is also symbolic of wisdom, while a pair of cranes may also constitute a wish for a long marriage.Compare with a related white jade 'cranes and peach' group, 18th century, in the Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge, illustrated by J.C.S.Lin, The Immortal Stone: Chinese Jades from the Neolithic Period to the Twentieth Century, London, 2009, no.45.A related pale green jade 'double crane and peach' group, 17th/18th century, was sold at Bonhams London, 16 May 2019, lot 53; a white and russet 'crane and peach' group, 17th/18th century, was sold at Bonhams London, 11 May 2021, lot 219.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PALE GREEN AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A MYTHICAL BEASTMing DynastyThe beast depicted recumbent with its head turned upward and its single horn resting on the back of its neck, the back with overlapping feathers and scales, the bushy tail swept towards the left hand side of the body, the stone of a pale grey tone with areas of beige and russet inclusions, wood stand. 8cm (3 1/8in) long. (2).Footnotes:明 玉瑞獸Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., LondonJoseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, acquired from the above on 12 December 1985, and thence by descent 來源：倫敦古董商Spink & Son Ltd.Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)在1985年12月12日從上處購得，並由後人保存迄今Compare with two related pale green jade examples of mythical beasts, Song-Ming dynasty, illustrated in Chinese Jades from Han to Ch'ing, New York, 1980, no.49, and Chinese Jade Carving, Hong Kong, 1983, pl.147. Two related yellow jade models of a mythical beast, Ming dynasty, were sold at Sotheby's New York, 22 September 2021, lot 207, and at Sotheby's Hong Kong, 3 October 2017, lot 3762.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A VERY RARE PALE GREEN AND RUSSET JADE 'FOREIGNER AND BOY CARRYING PAGODA' GROUP17th/18th centuryCrisply carved as a foreigner with long curly hair and earrings, wearing a large cap, bent slightly forward and resting his right hand on a staff, dressed in long flowing robes and clad with a large cape tied at his neck and spreading like a sail around his body to his outstretched arm touching the head of a boy carrying a pagoda, the stone of greenish-grey tone with russet patches. 9.3cm (3 5/8in) high.Footnotes:十七/十八世紀 青白玉雕番人童子把件Provenance: Joseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, and thence by descent 來源：Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)舊藏，並由後人保存迄今The unusual representation of a boy carrying pagoda, suggests that the hooded adult figure may be identified as the luohan Nandimitra (also known as Subinda), who according to legend was the last disciple of Buddha. The ear-ringed figure with long curly hair, wide hood and cape, appears to be a foreigner. Small jade figures of this type representing foreigners were first made during the Tang dynasty when figures of foreigners were produced in various materials, representing the cosmopolitan society of the period. Two such standing figures from the collection of Dr and Mrs Cheng Te-k'un, both dated to the Tang dynasty, are illustrated by J.Rawson and J.Ayers in Chinese jade throughout the ages, Oriental Ceramic Society, London, 1975, nos.216 and 219. Each figure is similarly identified as a foreigner by his apparel, which includes a cloak.Compare with a related pale green jade carving of a foreigner, small Buddhist lion and kneeling figure, 17th century, which was sold at Bonhams New York, 21 March 2022, lot 231. See also a small pale green jade figure of a foreigner, late Ming/early Qing dynasty, which was sold at Christie's New York, 17 March 2016, lot 950.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PALE GREEN JADE 'SANYANG KAITAI' RAMS GROUP17th/18th centuryThe large pebble smoothly carved as three recumbent rams with curling horns and almond-shaped eyes, the legs neatly tucked beneath their rotund bodies, the stone of even pale green tone with minor russet inclusions, wood stand. 9cm (3 1/2in) wide. (2).Footnotes:十七/十八世紀 三陽開泰玉擺件Provenance: Joseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, and thence by descent 來源：Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)舊藏，並由後人保存迄今The character for sheep or goat, yang (羊), appeared as early as the Han dynasty as a pun for xiang (祥) meaning auspicious or lucky. By the Qing period, the image of sheep had become heavily associated with yang (陽), another homophone but signifying the sun or warm, positive, masculine force in Chinese cosmology. The sheep imagery then developed into three sheep, san yang (三羊), which is a reference to the favourable arrival of spring, since the phrase sanyang kaitai (三陽開泰), points to the period between the winter solstice and the New Year. This was the period when the warm yang energy is emerging, as detailed in the ancient Chinese classic of prognostication, the Yijing, or Book of Changes.Compare with a related jade three-sheep group, in the Qing Court Collection, illustrated in The Complete Collection of Treasures in the Palace Museum: Jadeware (III), Hong Kong, 1995, p.108, no.88. Another related sheep group but with yin and yang symbol, is illustrated in the Compendium of Collections in the Palace Museum: Jade, vol 9, Beijing, 2010, pl.143.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A WHITE JADE CARVING OF THREE CHILONG17th/18th centurySkilfully carved as three archaistic chilong twisting and coiling around each other in conjoined fashion, the stone of even pale white tone, later gold mount. 4.5cm (1 3/4in) wide. Footnotes:十七/十八世紀 白玉雕螭龍環Provenance: Roger Keverne Ltd., LondonJoseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, acquired from the above in June 2000, and thence by descent 來源：倫敦古董商Roger Keverne Ltd.Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)在2000年6月從上處購得，並由後人保存迄今See a similar entwined 'snake' pendant, Song/Ming dynasty, illustrated in Chinese Jades from the Collection of the Seattle Art Museum, Seattle, 1989, p.69, no.45. Compare with a related white jade 'dragon' pendant, 18th century, of similarly twisting serpent-like dragons, illustrated by J.Ayers, Chinese and Japanese Works of Art in the Collection of Her Majesty the Queen, vol.III, London, 2016, p.770, no.1806.See also a related white jade chilong carving, 18th century, which was sold at Christie's London, 14 May 2014, lot 529.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO JADE FIGURAL CARVINGS17th/18th centuryComprising a white jade figure of Liu Hai carrying a string of cash, the three-legged toad beside his feet, the stone of very pale green tone, 5.2cm (2in) high; the second carving of a crouching boy carrying a basket of flowers, possibly Lan Caihe, the stone of white tone with greyish patches, one box, 4.5cm (1 3/4in) wide. (3).Footnotes:十七/十八世紀 劉海戲蟾玉把件 及玉雕藍采和人物把件 一組兩件Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., London (Liu Hai)Joseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, acquired from the above on 13 August 1981 (Liu Hai), and thence by descent 來源：倫敦古董商Spink & Son Ltd.（玉劉海戲蟾玉把件）Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)在1981年8月13日從上處購得（劉海戲蟾玉把件），並由後人保存迄今Compare with a related jade figure of a boy with lantern, late Ming dynasty, illustrated by J.C.Y.Watt, Chinese Jades from Han to Ch'ing, New York, 1980, p.114, no.97.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A RARE VERY PALE GREEN JADE CARVING OF A BOY18th centuryThe pebble expertly carved as a boy on all fours clad in a dudou bodice and bangles on his legs and arms, holding a ruyi-sceptre, the head with shaved pate and two tufts of hair beside a smiling face, the stone of even pale green tone, box. 5.5cm (2 1/4in) long.Footnotes:十八世紀 玉雕童子把件Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., LondonJoseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, acquired from the above on 22 April 1991, and thence by descent Published, Illustrated and Exhibited: Spink & Son Ltd., Chinese Art at Spink, London, 1991, no.75來源：倫敦古董商Spink & Son Ltd.Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)在1991年4月22日從上處購得，並由後人保存迄今展覽著錄：Spink & Son Ltd.， 《Chinese Art at Spink》，倫敦， 1991年，編號75Compare with a similar white jade boy, Ming dynasty, in the Qing Court Collection, illustrated in the Compendium of Collections in the Palace Museum: Jade, Beijing, 2011, vol.6, p.276, no.288.See also a related white jade carving of a boy, which was sold at Christie's London, 7 November 2014, lot 432.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A RARE 'BURNT' JADE CARVING OF A DEER17th/18th centuryThe recumbent animal finely carved with pricked ears aimed forward, a long spray of auspicious lingzhi fungus clasped in its jaws, its legs neatly folded and tucked underneath the plump body, the stone of cloudy white tone with grey patches and pinkish inclusions, wood stand, box. 10cm (4in) long. (3).Footnotes:十七/十八世紀 鹿銜靈芝玉擺件Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., LondonJoseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, acquired from the above on 12 December 1985, and thence by descent 來源：倫敦古董商Spink & Son Ltd.Joseph Shapiro (1938-2005)和 Bella Shapiro (1941-2011)在1985年12月12日從上處購得，並由後人保存迄今Deer have a number of auspicious meanings in Chinese culture. Shoulao, the Star God of Longevity, is usually depicted accompanied by a spotted deer, crane, peach and pine tree. Thus each of these, including the deer, has come to represent long life. Deer are also believed to be the only animals that can find the fungus of Immortality. The Chinese word for deer (lu 鹿), sounds like the word for emolument or an official salary (lu 祿), thus deer are symbolic of the rank and wealth that are associated with such a salary. The word for deer is also a homophone for 'road' and for 'six'. Thus two deer suggest two auspicious phrases: Lulu shunli, 'May all roads be smooth', and Liuliu dashun, 'May everything be smooth sailing'.Compare with a related green jade carving of a deer holding a lingzhi, Ming dynasty, illustrated in Compendium of Collections in the Palace Museum. Jade, vol.6, Beijing, 2011, p.242, no.243.Compare with a yellow jade carving of a deer, 18th century, which was sold at Christie's Hong Kong, 29 November 2017, lot 3059.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the EU, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A collection of jade items, including examples of a Chinese carved jadeite Buddha pendant, mounted to white metal marked '750 18K', drop length 4.9 cm, weighs 8.9 grams; three Chinese carved jadeite pendants with statues depicting the Sanxing - the Gods of the three constellations; a Chinese auspicious jadeite weight in a wooden stand; thirteen pendants, an ornament and a bag of tumbled quartz pebbles.
A coloured jade and silver set bracelet, comprising black black panels with various coloured oval cabochon jade, Chinese script to clasp, length approx 19cm, along with a continental gilt metal and enamel bracelet, comprising ornate turquoise and blue oval links with floral decoration each suspending a heart overlaid to each side with a ladybird, a/f one link loop detached some enamel loss, wear and tear commensurate with age
Loading...-
34261 item(s)/page