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Click here to subscribeTwo Jade Double Gourd-Form Pendants, Each carved in low relief to one side with the characters `da ji` (great auspiciousness), reversed by the characters `tian xi` (happiness under heaven), all bordered by vines carved along the edges, both with conjoined openwork leaves at the top to form a suspension loop, the semi-translucent stone of even white color. Height: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm) each Starting Price: $750
Three White Jade Carvings, The first of a bird perched on a several peaches, the translucent stone of an even milky-white color with patches of russet inclusions; the second of a swan grasping a lotus plant in its beak, the translucent stone of a even white color; the third of a long tail bird perched on a blossoming prunus branch, the stone of semi-translucent white color with patches of russet inclusions. Longest: 2 inches (5.1 cm) [Chips. This condition report states major condition issues only] Starting Price: $2000
Three Jade `Fruit` Carvings, The first of two pea pods with reddish-brown inclusions; the second of two gourds, the translucent white stone with milky-white patches; the third of two aubergines carved with a butterfly, the semi-translucent stone with a celadon hue. Longest: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) [Chips. This condition report states major condition issues only] Starting Price: $750
Two Jade Carvings, The first depicting a mandarin duck, the opaque stone of deep gray mottled with black and cream hues; the second a mountain form carved in relief with a landscape of bamboo and pine, the opaque stone of pale yellowish-brown; each with a fitted wood stand. Widest: 4 1/4 inches (10.7 cm) excluding stand [Chips. This condition report states major condition issues only] Starting Price: $600
A White Jade Toggle, The even white-toned stone of ovoid form, smoothly carved to depict two catfish in opposition with a lingzhi branch in the center, one edge bordered by curling waves. Width: 2 3/4 inches (6.9 cm) [Pinpoint chips. This condition report states major condition issues only] Starting Price: $500
A Fine White Jade Plaque, Carved in high relief to depict four chilong dragons clambering upon a tablet, the reverse with a square plaque finely incised with archaistic motifs, and a `bi` disk with raised circular pattern, the stone of an even white tone. Length: 4 1/2 inches (11.4 cm) [Minor pinpoint chips to the edges. This condition report states major condition issues only] Starting Price: $5000
A Carved Jade Boulder, Of horizontal composition carved in high relief, depicting two figures overlooking a dwelling compound nestled within a rocky mountain landscape, the scene framed by large leafy trees, the grayish-celadon stone exhibiting milky-white and russet inclusions, fitted reticulated wood stand. Width: 7 3/4 inches (19.6 cm) [Chips. This condition report states major condition issues only] Starting Price: $1000
A Spinach Green Jade Table Screen, The rectangular stone panel of vertical format and deep translucent green hue with darker green speckled inclusions, carved in relief to depict a female musician seated upon rockwork while playing a flute, all beneath a pine tree issuing from the mountainside with an arched bridge in the distance. Height: 8 3/4 inches (22.2 cm) excluding stand [Possibly with a polished down loss to the bottom left corner. This condition report states major condition issues only] Starting Price: $500
A Small Agate Brush Washer, Carved as a rounded upturned leaf with its stalk forming the handle, the translucent grayish stone cleverly carved as the main leaf, with the caramel inclusions forming the branch and smaller leaves, matching reticulated wood stand. Qing Dynasty, Length: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) [Chips, small losses. This condition report states major condition issues only] Starting Price: $500
A Rutilated Quartz Water Coupe, Carved with two side-by-side wells in the form of either a bamboo stalk or a gourd, each surrounded by prunus and pine tree branches in high relief with a crane taking flight, the transparent stone with black fibrous striations and opaque brown inclusions. Width: 4 1/4 inches (10.7 cm) [Chips. This condition report states major condition issues only] Starting Price: $600
An Exceedingly Rare and Important Soapstone Figural Carving, Constructed from two large pieces of soapstone, depicting Tang Ying Ð the Qing dynasty imperial porcelain kiln supervisor Ð seated in the middle and wearing a dragon robe, flanked by two boys to his left and three boys to his right, all highlighted with pigments, set within a realistically carved rocky landscape in high relief with a small stream running through it, the stone featuring three lengthy inscriptions in clerical script to the front and one to the reverse, all with seals. 18th Century, dated by inscription to 1750, 19 1/2 x 13 1/2 x 10 inches (49.5 x 34.3 x 25.4 cm) approximately; Weight: 70 lbs (31.8 kg) approximately, Provenance:Mr. and Mrs. Albert H. Kass, and thence by descent within the family. Purchased from a benefit auction for the Oakland Children`s Hospital Foundation held at The Claremont Hotel and Resort in Berkeley, CA. Reputedly donated for auction from a large private Claremont Hills estate during the 1970s. [Overall wear, repairs, chips, losses. This condition report states major condition issues only] Translation and clear transcription available upon request. Starting Price: $50000
Four Hardstone Snuff Bottles, All well hollowed; the first is a chalcedony bottle incised to depict a dragon chasing a flaming pearl, with lime green glass stopper; the second is an agate bottle carved in relief to depict a horse tied to a pine tree, with a purple quartz stopper; the third is a small rutilated quartz bottle with a quartz stopper; the fourth is a hardstone bottle carved with a pair of faux mask-and-ring handles, stone stopper. Tallest: 2 1/2 inches (6.3 cm) excluding stopper, [Wear, chips, cracks, one stopper with losses. This condition report states major condition issues only] Starting Price: $400
A Chalcedony Snuff Bottle, Using the black skin to depict two male figures guiding a drunken official, the stone of a creamy white tone with areas of faint russet inclusions. Height: 2 3/4 inches (7 cm) overall [Small nicks/chips. This condition report states major condition issues only] Starting Price: $400
Two Snuff Bottles, The first is a silver bottle with incised floral decoration between two bands of rope-form ruyi heads, embellished with red and green stone inlay; the second is a flattened lac burgaute bottle with a tapering body and high shoulders. 19th Century, Tallest: 3 1/8 inches (7.9 cm) [Wear, tarnish, minor losses. This condition report states major condition issues only] Starting Price: $350
Four Silver and Metal Snuff Bottles, Comprising a silver bottle with incised decoration of figures and horses; and three metal bottles or various shapes with inlaid stone and glass decoration. 19th Century, Tallest: 2 7/8 inches (7.3 cm) [Wear, tarnish, dents, losses. This condition report states major condition issues only] Starting Price: $375
A Large Lacquer-Painted Elmwood Altar Table, The long slender top with an everted flange at each end, intricately designed aprons and spandrels carved with stylized scrolls and key-fret bands, molded decorative panels inset between the legs depicting mythical beasts and figures with stone embellishments. 37 x 128 x 18 1/4 inches (94 x 325 x 46.5 cm) [Losses, cracks, chips, extensive wear. This condition report states major condition issues only] Starting Price: $1000
A Tibetan Silver-Mounted Skull Cup, The mouth of the cup lined with a band of skulls to the exterior, the interior floor featuring an applied stylized lotus flower in silver with an inlaid turquoise stone at the center. Length: 7 inches (17.8 cm) [Overall wear, dents and abrasions. This condition report states major condition issues only] Starting Price: $400
Chinese Qing Gilt Bronze Pagoda Gilt bronze pagoda lantern, China, Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), inlaid with coral, turquoise and lapis stone inlays, and glass panels, bats and longevity symbols, with Zitan stand, 28". This condition report is not complete. Please contact heagles@kaminskiauctions.com for a complete condition report on this lot. Starting Price: $2500
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