A SPINACH JADE 'PHOENIX AND PLUM TREE' DOUBLE VASE18th/19th centuryFormed as two gnarled trunks, carved in openwork relief with a phoenix perched on a pine branch amongst blossoming prunus, a large open lingzhi fungus surrounded by fruiting lingzhi branches to one side, carved wood stand.The jade: 16.5cm (6 1/2in) high (2).Footnotes:Provenance:Joseph Vallot (1854-1925), Drouot, ParisMessrs Lair-Dubreuil and Portier, 16-18 November 1925Carlos Alfredo Tornquist Altgelt (1885-1953)O. Ramos Oromi y Cia, Buenos Aires, Argentina, 27-29 July 1936, lot 277Joseph Vallot (1854-1925) was a French astronomer, geographer, naturalist, alpinist and patron of arts and sciences. In 1875 he created a Salon Chinois at the observatory, Refuge Vallot, he built on Mont Blanc in the Alps.Carlos Alfredo Tornquist Altgelt (1885-1953) was the President of the banking house of Ernesto Tornquist Co., Ltd., he played a crucial role in helping to avoid a war between Argentina and Chile in 1902 and maintained a close friendship with Argentina Presidents Julio A. Roca (1843-1914) and Carlos Pellegrini (1846-1906).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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A WHITE JADE 'GOOSE' PENDANT18th/19th centuryThe recumbent goose with its long neck extending to the head in a coiled position, its beak grasping a lotus stem, flanked at the sides with incised feathery wings, the stone of a brilliant white colour with russet inclusions, fitted box.5cm (2in) long (2).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A CARVED JADE 'PINE TRUNK' BRUSHPOT, BITONG18th/19th centuryNaturalistically carved as a section of the trunk of a pine tree, with spreading pine branches emerging in relief from the main trunk and the surface carved with knots and whorls.13.5cm (5 3/8in) highFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PALE GREEN JADE CROUCHING DRAGON CARVING AND A JADE 'TWIN CHILONG' BRUSH RESTProbably Ming DynastyComprising: a pale green jade figure of a recumbent dragon carved in openwork showing a fierce expression; and a pale green jade 'twin chilong' brush rest, the animals intricately intertwined with openwork carving, rosewood stands.The brush rest: 9cm (3 1/2in) long (4).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
AN ARCHAISTIC PALE CELADON JADE VASE, HUMing DynastyOf pear-shaped form, the exterior decorated with three principal registers of taotie masks, below shou characters and lappets, each section divided by vertical flanges, the shoulders set with lion head handles above kui dragon handles on the body.17.5cm (7 7/8in) highFootnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.A similar vase is illustrated by Rawson, Chinese Jades from the Neolithic to the Qing, London, 1995, p. 388, fig 6.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO JADE CARVINGS OF HORSES AND A JADE CARVING OF A BUDDHIST LIONMing DynastyThe Buddhist lion carved recumbent with its head turned to the right, with large bulbous eyes and floppy ears, the stone of pale green tone with russet patches; both carvings of horses leaning with their legs tucked sideways, their heads turned sharply facing their backs, the larger of brown tone, the smaller of pale green tone with russet brown patches. The larger horse group: 6.2cm (2 1/2in) long (3).Footnotes:Provenance: John Sparks Ltd., London, 21 May 1989 (the brown horse). A distinguished English private collectionCompare with a related jade horse, probably Yuan or early Ming dynasty, illustrated by G.Tsang and H.Moss, Arts from the Scholar's Studio, Hong Kong, 1986, no.155.See a related mottled green jade carving of a horse, Ming dynasty, which was sold at Bonhams Hong Kong, 27 November 2018, lot 133.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PALE GREEN JADE 'CAT AND BUTTERFLY' CARVING18th/19th centuryThe recumbent feline with its young to one side, grasping a flowerspray in its mouth and resting on a large leaf, a butterfly to the foreground with faint russet tones. 5.5cm (2 1/8in) wideFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A VERY PALE GREEN JADE PLAQUE AND HUANGHUALI BOX AND COVERThe jade 18th century, the box laterThe jade plaque carved in high relief with three cranes clasping in their beaks peonies and lotus, the stone of even pale green tone, later huanghuali box and cover. The jade plaque: 9.5cm (3 3/4in) wide (2).Footnotes:The Property of a British FamilyProvenance: Spink & Son Ltd., LondonJoseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, acquired from the above on 7 October 1986, and thence by descentThis 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 BOWL19th centuryCarved with shallow rounded sides and concave foot, the translucent stone with mottled cloudy inclusions with a pale russet inclusion to one side, polished to a high lustre to the exterior, fitted box.12.4cm (4 7/8in) diam. (2).Footnotes:Property from an English private collection.For a similar example see Christie's New York, 15 December 2015, lot 6.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PALE GREEN JADE SNUFF BOTTLE AND A JADE LOCK-FORM PLAQUE19th centuryThe bottle of even pale green tone with faint cloudy inclusions, stopper, boxed; the plaque carved in openwork with two parrots flanking inscribed medallions amongst gourd vines and lotus, wood stand.The plaque: 7cm (2 3/4in) wide (5).Footnotes:Provenance: An English Private Collection.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A RETICULATED JADE 'DEER' PLAQUE AND TWO FURTHER PLAQUESMing Dynasty to 19th centuryThe first carved in openwork with two deer and a bat amongst pine, prunus and bamboo, wood stand; together with a calligraphic jade plaque incised and gilt with a three-line inscription; and a circular pierced plaque with central revolving shou roundel. The deer plaque: 5.8cm (2 1/4in) high x 7cm (2 3/4in) wide (4).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A CELADON JADE ARCHAISTIC POURING VESSEL, YIMing DynastyThe rounded body of oval section set over a conforming foot, rising to an everted rim extending at one end for pouring, the opposite end set with a scrolling loop handle, the exterior carved with a central band of C-scroll patterns beneath a key-scroll band below the rim.15cm (5 7/8in) longFootnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
AN ARCHAISTIC JADE TABLET, GUIBIMing Dynasty or laterCarved with an archaistic bi on one side incised with four taotie masks, flanked by a blade incised with curling waves over the base of the shaft, and a sprawling chi dragon turning to look down towards the bi, the reverse incised with a star constellation.14.5cm (5 3/4in) longFootnotes:Provenance: P.H. Plesch Collection [label]Mrs. Christian R. Holmes Collection [label]A London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.The combination of the gui and bi into a single object was part of the interest in archaism which arose from the Song Dynasty onwards. In the words of Jessica Rawson, who illustrates a Ming example Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing, London, 1995, p.92, fig.88, 'although no such combination of disc and pointed blade had existed, the attempt at the combination and careful rendering of the surface ornament indicate concern, if displaced, for historical accuracy' (p. 91). The Guyu tupu, compiled in 1176 by imperial commission, is the among the first such books on ancient jades to illustrate a guibi.This jade was collected by two important 20th Century collectors. Mrs. Christian R. Holmes (1871 – 1941) collected widely and lent pieces for major exhibitions of Chinese art held at the Royal Academy in London in 1935 and 1936. Professor Peter Hariolf Plesch (1918 - 2013), doctor to Albert Einstein, was a member of the Oriental Ceramic Society and known for his fascination with Chinese glass.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A SOAPSTONE SEAL AND A JADE SEAL PENDANTThe rectangular soapstone seal carved with two animals atop, the stone of light orange tone; the jade pendant also a seal, carved with an auspicious bat around large peaches borne on gnarled leafy branches, attached to a later chain, fitted box. The jade seal pendant: 3cm (1 1/8in) high (3).Footnotes:The Property of a British Family Provenance: Roger Keverne Ltd., LondonJoseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, acquired from the above on 16 June 2003, and thence by descentFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A LARGE COLLECTION OF JADE AND JADEITE RINGSEarly 20th centuryComprising: seventeen saddle rings, thirty abacus seed rings and a pair of conjoined double rings, ranging in colour from white jade to spinach and apple green. 2.5cm (1in) diam. (49).Footnotes:Provenance: Acquired in the Far East in 1935, and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A GROUP OF ARCHAISTIC JADESComprising: a jade bi incised with interlocking patterns; an axe head of narrow form with a long pointed edge, the shaft with three pierced apertures; a small axe with a rounded blade and scrolling incised decoration; and three beads.The largest: 22cm (8 5/8in) long (6).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A WHITE JADE 'DRAGON' PLAQUE INSET CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL BOX AND COVER19th CenturyThe jade plaque incised with a dragon flying among clouds, and set into the cover of a quatrefoil cloisonné enamel box decorated with flowers against a turquoise ground.12cm (4 3/4in) long (2).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A JADE 'HEHE TWINS' LOCK PENDANTQing DynastyOf rectangular form, one side incised with the Hehe twins, the reverse with a four-character inscription, supported on an ornately carved hongmu stand with panels pierced and carved with kui dragon designs.8cm (3 1/8in) wide (2).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.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 JADE CIRCULAR PLAQUE18th/19th centuryCarved to depict a boy riding a qilin within a key scroll border the rim, the reserve with an iris flower below an inscription, hongmu stand.7cm (2 3/4in) diam. (2).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.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 'FISH AND KNOT' PLAQUE18th/19th centuryCarved and pierced to depict a pair of catfish flanking a decorative knot trailing ribbons above a ji character and a chime, hongmu stand.7cm (2 3/4in) diam. (2).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.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 CARVED JADE 'BUDDHIST EMBLEMS' CHIME, HUANG19th centuryThe v-shaped chime incised with four emblems on each side, below two bats, and suspending an ornamental knot flanked by fish above pomegranate fruits.15cm (5 3/4in) longFootnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A GILT DECORATED SPINACH JADE 'LANDSCAPE' CIRCULAR TABLE SCREEN19th centuryPainted on either side with a different watery landscape scene, one side depicting a figure crossing a bridge with a courtyard in the foreground, the reverse depicting a sage looking out over the river to a fishing boat, hongmu stand.The panel: 11.5cm (4 5/8in) diam. (2).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.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 PAIR OF JADE 'PHOENIX' PLAQUES19th centuryEach carved and pierced in mirror image with wings spread, and the head turned back, the tail feathers fanned out behind, fitted box.11cm (4 1/4in) long (3).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A JADE 'DOUBLE CATFISH' CARVING17th/18th centuryCarved with bodies overlapping, the fish facing one another, the stone of mottled creamy green hue with some darker inclusions.6cm (2 3/8in) longFootnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PALE CELADON JADE 'DEER GROUP' CARVING18th/19th centuryCarved in the form of a deer sitting facing a fawn, the two together biting a large branch of lingzhi fungus.5cm (2in) longFootnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PALE CELADON JADE 'LUDUAN' CARVING18th/19th centuryRecumbent with the legs tucked beneath, the head turned back with a spray of lingzhi fungus held between the teeth.7.5cm (2 7/8in) longFootnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO ARCHAISTIC JADE WRIST CUFFS19th/20th centuryEach of well-hollowed cylindrical form, incised to depict a tiger with open mouth and a tail flicked over the back.The largest: 10.5cm (4 1/8in) long (2).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A WHITE JADE 'LIONS' GROUP19th centuryThe larger animal seated with the head turned upwards to the right, with a cub clambering over its back.5cm (2in) longFootnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A WHITE JADE 'LINGZHI FUNGUS' CARVING18th/19th centuryNaturalistically carved as a wrinkled ruyi head, with a small fungus head carved to the underside.6cm (2 3/8in) wideFootnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A WHITE JADE DOUBLE GOURD PLAQUE WITH ROTATING CENTREQing DynastyCarved and pierced on both sides to depict a double gourd incised with floral patterns and flanked by a pair of phoenixes, a circular panel to the centre enclosing a rotating disc.6.5cm (2 1/2in) highFootnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A WHITE JADE 'BITTER MELON' CARVING19th centuryThe fruit carved in the round, borne on a leafy stem with attendant tendrils, the skin of the melons carved to simulate its uneven rind.6.5cm (2 1/2in) longFootnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO JADE 'FINGER CITRON' CARVINGS19th centuryEach naturalistically carved borne on a leafy stem.The longest: 8cm (3 1/8in) long (2).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO JADE FISH CARVINGS18th/19th centuryOne carved in the round as a catfish, the body coiled over a lingzhi fungus, the other carved and pierced as a fish sucking on a flowering lotus stem, with a gold clasp.The largest: 6.5cm (2 1/2in) long (2).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.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
THREE JADE 'MONKEY' CARVINGS19th centuryComprising: a carving of a monkey resting on two peaches, with a later added yellow metal mount; a carving of a monkey clambering over a finger citron; and a further small carving of a monkey astride two peaches.The largest: 6cm (2 3/8in) long (3).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
FOUR JADE 'ANIMAL' CARVINGS18th/19th centuryComprising: a luduan seated with the head turned back; a goat carved clasping a lingzhi spray between the teeth; a Buddhist lion dog; and a further luduan with the head raised to the left.The largest: 7.5cm (3in) long (4).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
THREE JADE 'FUNGUS' CARVINGS19th centuryComprising: a water caltrop carving formed as a leafy stem bearing differently sized fruits with an attendant worm; and two lingzhi fungus carvings.The longest: 6.5cm (2 1/2in) long (3).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
THREE JADE 'BOYS' CARVINGS19th/20th centuryComprising: a jade carving of a boy standing with a monkey clambering over his left shoulder; a carving of a boy riding a goose with a lingzhi fungus draped over his back; and a carving of a boy crouched over an oversized peach.The tallest: 6cm (2 3/8in) high (3).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
FOUR JADE 'BOYS' CARVINGS19th centuryEach smiling child standing in flowing clothes and carrying a branch above his head.The largest: 6.5cm (2 5/8in) high (4).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A JADE LOTUS POD CARVING AND JADE RAFT PLAQUE19th centuryThe lotus pod carved borne on a stem with attendant bud, and cushioned on a lotus leaf, the raft carved with a ratoon arching roof, an oarsman and attendant at one end.The boat: 10cm (4in) long (3).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A WHITE JADE 'FISHERMAN' SNUFF BOTTLE19th centuryOf rounded form, incised on one side to depict a fisherman fishing off the edge of a boat which wraps around to the reverse, jadeite stopper.6.5cm (2 5/8in) high (2).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A RUSSET AND WHITE JADE 'PEBBLE' SNUFF BOTTLE19th centuryThe irregular pebble of elongated tapering form, carved through the russet skin, agate stopper.8.5cm (3 3/8in) high (2).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PALE CELADON JADE 'BIRD' SNUFF BOTTLE18th/19th centuryCarved in the form of a plump bird sitting with the head raised with wide almond eyes and feathers delicately incised.7cm (2 3/4in) longFootnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
TWO JADE CARVINGSMing Dynasty or laterComprising: an archaistic black jade dragon carving; and a bi disc supporting a luduan seated with a bifurcated tale suspended through the hole.The largest: 6.5cm (2 1/2in) long (2).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A CHINESE ART REFERENCE LIBRARY OF BOOKS AND CATALOGUESComprising approximately sixty volumes including:Dr Newton's Zoo, Bluett's, 1981, with price list; Sotheby's, Important Chinese Porcelain, Enamels and Jade Carvings from the Works of Art Collection of the British Rail Pension Fund, 1989; Blue and White Porcelain from the Collection of Mrs Alfred Clark, Spink, 1974; three further Spink catalogues; thirteen Roger Keverne catalogues; five Sotheby's Hong Kong catalogues and various reference books on jade carvings. (qty).Footnotes:The Property of a British Family Provenance: Joseph (1938-2005) and Bella (1941-2011) Shapiro, and thence by descentLot to be sold without reserve.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • TP• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A LARGE CHINESE ART REFERENCE LIBRARY RELATING PREDOMINANTLY TO JADE AND CERAMICSComprising 179 volumes including:The complete works of Chinese ceramics, 2000, [Vols. 1-15]; Fang Gu, The Complete Collection of Jades Unearthed in China, 2005, [Vols. 1-15]; SCHNEEBERGER, Pierre-Francis, The Baur Collection: Chinese Jades and Other Hardstones, Baur Collection, Geneva, 1976; Sotheby Parke Bernet Hong Kong The Edward T. Chow Collection. Parts I-III, 1980-1981, 2000, [Vols. 1-3]; AYRES, John, Chinese Ceramics in the Baur Collection, 1999, [Vols. 1-2]; thirteen Eskenazi catalogues, three Marchant catalogues and two Sydney Moss catalogues. (qty).This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • TP• Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium.TP For auctions held in Scotland: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Constantine, Constantine House, North Caldeen Road, Coatbridge ML5 4EF, Scotland, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please refer to the catalogue for further information.For all other auctions: Lots will be moved to an offsite storage location (Cadogan Tate, Auction House Services, 241 Acton Lane, London NW10 7NP, UK) and will only be available for collection from this location at the date stated in the catalogue. Please note transfer and storage charges will apply to any lots not collected after 14 calendar days from the auction date.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
THREE JADE SNUFF BOTTLESQing DynastyComprising: a pale celadon rectangular bottle with bevelled edges; a rectangular bottle set with lion head ring handles; and a compressed rounded bottle suffused with dark brown veins, all with stoppers.7cm (2 3/4in) high (6).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
THREE JADE SNUFF BOTTLES19th centuryComprising: a white jade bottle; a pale celadon bottle; and a russet jade bottle.The tallest: 6cm (2 3/8in) high (6).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PALE CELADON JADE SNUFF BOTTLE19th centuryIncised on one side to depict two fish frolicking beneath an overhanging tree, the reverse with a calligraphic inscription, the stone with pale grey inclusions, stopper.7.5cm (2 7/8in) high (2).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A SMALL CELADON JADE ARROW VASE19th centuryThe slightly waisted body rising from a narrow foot and rising to a wide cylindrical neck, the shoulders set with tubular handles.10cm (4in) highFootnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A SPINACH JADE SQUARE WASHERWanli four-character mark, 19th/early 20th centuryEach face carved in low relief with a taotie mask design, the base incised with a seal mark, fitted hongmu stand.5.5cm (2 1/4in) high (2).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.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 CARVED PALE GREEN JADE BRUSHPOT18th/19th centuryOf cylindrical form, the exterior carved to depict a continuous rocky landscape with a crane beneath pine trees, wood stand.8cm (3 1/4in) high (2).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PALE CELADON JADE 'CHILONG' POURING VESSEL, YIMing DynastyThe rounded body of oval section on a matching foot and rising to an everted rim, the rim extending at one end for pouring, the opposite end with a loop handle terminating in a beast head biting the rim, the exterior carved with intricate designs of three chilong amidst swirling clouds.11cm (4 1/4in) longFootnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A PALE CELADON JADE ARCHAISTIC HANDLED CUPQing DynastyThe compressed body decorated with three rows of bosses, set with a loop handle and thumb-rest to one side.9.5cm (3 3/4in) longFootnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A GEM-INSET SPINACH JADE MING-STYLE EWER AND COVER19th centuryOf flattened pear shape with a long spout opposite a thin strap handle, carved on each side with a peach-shaped panel enclosing a front-facing dragon, beneath shou characters and floral patterns, the domed cover and top of the handle set with a pink toned gemstone, fitted wood stand.15cm (5 1/8in) high (3).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A JADE CARVING OF ZHOU TANZI19th centuryThe figure standing, crouched slightly over a staff in his right hand, the left holding a bucket, a deer skin draped over the head and back, wood stand.8cm (3 1/8in) high (2).Footnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
A WHITE JADE CARVING OF A LADY ON A LEAF19th centuryThe lady carved in the nude on her side, a fan held in the left hand, supported on an oversized leaf.7cm (2 3/4in) longFootnotes:Provenance: a London private collection amassed between the 1970s and 1990s and thence by descent.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com
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