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Carved white jade, in one piece. It depicts a beautiful mandarin duck, with wings folded and head raised, holding a lotus branch in its beak. The expression is serene, with open eyes and legs hidden under the body. It is placed on a carved wooden base, following the theme with openwork and relief motifs of waves and lotus branches. Size: 6.7 x 8.7 x 3.8 cmWeight: 289 g

A vitreous-paste bead with blue and white enamel. It is oval, pierced by a large central hole, and decorated with small circles that form a succession of flowers. A patina produced by the natural passage of time is visible. This type of coloured glaze, known as ‘??’ (Liúlí) in Chinese and ‘coloured polish’ in English.  It is the ancient Chinese name for a type of gemstone and ancient jewellery found in ancient tombs.The main component of the surface enamel was lead-barium glass, and it cannot be used to make everyday utensils because of toxicity. In ancient China, the materials were obtained from by-products produced during the casting of bronze vessels, which were refined and processed. The form was introduced via the Silk Road and was collected by many wealthy and distinguished families.   Coloured enamel is one of the five precious materials of China (gold, silver, jade, coloured enamel, ceramics and bronze) and one of the ‘Seven Treasures of Buddhism’. It is a spiritual object that can eliminate diseases and ward off evil spirits. Many colours were used, more than thirty, among them (white, sky blue, sapphire blue, peacock blue, chicken fat yellow...) and the ancients also called it ‘five-coloured stone’. Because they were difficult to obtain, the stones were considered more precious than jade. It is essential to observe in this piece the magnificence of the deposited history, which travels through time and space, preserving its indelible colour and representing a contained wealth. In June 2008, the Chinese ‘State Council’ and ‘Ministry of Culture’ selected this technique among other ‘national intangible cultural products’. Combatant kingdoms period (403–222 BC) or later. Height: 2.7 cm; Diameter: 2.5 cm Weight: 24 g 

A finely carved jade plaque, smooth and milky with subtle reddish flecks. It is rectangular, with a cut-out profile and rounded corners. It is decorated on one side with a small scene in the countryside, where an old man and a small boy watch a pair of ducks under the shade of a tree. The reverse shows a long poem accompanied by the signature (??). It has age patina. Custom-made box enclosed.Size: 6.5 x 0.8 x 4.4 cmWeight: 62 g 

Greenish jade pendant, with slight dark spots. It has a tubular shape, perforated in the centre, with both ends slightly flared, one more than the other. It shows wear due to ageing.Height: 6.4 cm; Largest diameter: 2.1 cm; Smallest diameter: 1.7 cmWeight: 33 g

Two greenish carved jade seals with ochre and reddish stains cover the surface. They have a square rectangular base decorated with vegetal motifs in bas-relief, on which is placed the image of a traditional bear, with the body gathered on the folded back legs, surrounded by the front legs that join the front part. Its head is raised, with a threatening expression, showing its large teeth with openwork details. Both animals are adorned with incised details. Zhou Dynasty (11th century - 221 BC) or later.Size: 6.9 x 3.1 x 3.1 cmWeight: 132 g

Light-coloured jade with light brownish veining, carved in the shape of a bowl with a circular base and a stepped mouth. It is meticulously decorated with a succession of cartouches depicting, in pairs, the twelve animals attributed to the signs of the zodiac, dressed in long robes and holding traditional Buddhist elements in their hands. Separating each section are vegetal motifs in relief, in the form of a column. The piece is accompanied by a wooden base carved with openwork motifs of flexible bamboo branches. Height jade: 6 cm; Diameter: 11.5 cm Weight of jade: 450 g

Light jade stamp with reddish stains. It has a square base with incised characters. The upper part shows, in bas-relief, the image of three small mythical beasts with elongated bodies and curled tails. Size: 3.7 x 3.5 x 3.9 cm; Weight: 129 g

Light-toned carved jade with subtle amber flecks. It shows the deity seated on a throne in lotus position, with his hands in meditative mudra, holding a small temple between them. He is attired in a dhoti lake full of folds, and has a serene expression framed by curly hair tied back and long ears. Behind his back, a flame-edged backing frames the composition and a long poem is inscribed on it. It has age patina. Custom box enclosed.Size:14.5 x 4.5 x 9.5 cmJade weight: 730 g

A small white jade vase with intense amber flecks. The vase has an elongated, flat body with two angled handles at the neck, topped by a lid adorned with a small bat with outstretched wings. Next to it are three cheerful children playing with long ruyi branches and a small Qilin with a serene expression. Size: 10.6 x 3.4 x 8.3 cmWeight: 225 g 

A carved white jade plaque with light amber-toned flecks. Slightly arched in shape, it is adorned with a continuous scene of figures arranged in a beautiful landscape, surrounded by trees and mountains, with small traditional architecture and crowned by openwork details of sinuous phoenixes. The piece is set on a pedestal of reddish wood carved with scroll and leaf motifs in openwork and relief. Qing Dynasty (1644-1912).Size: 10 x 0.83 x 20.5 cm Weight: 300 g

White jade carved in the form of a mythical beast. It shows a large mother, with fine, long fur, a recumbent body, her legs bent and her head turned, carrying a long branch with fruit in her mouth. Behind her is her small calf with a docile expression. Size: 5.5 x 5 x 6.9 cmWeight: 679,3 g

Two light-coloured jade plaques with reddish flecks. Carved in rectangular format, with rounded edges, they show a profusely engraved decoration of a great sea filled with curving waves, over which majestic dragons with sinuous, scaly bodies fly, one of which is ridden by a young, happy child carrying a small flag in his hand, while a small dog watches the scene from the shore. On the back are square four-character stamps. Has age patina. Custom-made box enclosed.Size: 6 x 0.9 x 4 cmWeight per unit: 44 g; Total weight: 88 g

A small jade vase with a warm white hue and a smoothly polished surface. It has an elongated body with a rounded belly and an elongated neck, flanked by two handles carved in the form of slender, twisted-tailed tigers, and terminating in a domed lid. The belly is finely carved with archaic taotie mask motifs, followed by an incised poem that is set into the carved neck. It is accompanied by a small wooden base carved with borders and vegetal motifs. It shows age patina. Height: 19 cm; Diameter: 8 cmWeight: 490 g 

Jade of a light greenish hue. Carved in the shape of a ruyi sceptre, with an elongated, branch-shaped body, from which beautiful, sinuous lingzhi fungi emerge, with details in relief and openwork. Size: 25.7 x 3.3 x 7 cmWeight: 588.8 g 

A light-coloured carved jade plaque with mottled patches of reddish or amber. It is rectangular, with rounded edges, and one side shows an image of an old man reclining on a sea of sinuous waves under a sky of curling clouds. On the back, a poem in relief is inscribed in a rounded cartouche with a frame of waves and clouds, along with a two-character seal ‘??’. With customised box.Size: 5,9 x 1 x 4.3 cm Weight: 55 g

A light-toned jade figure with beautiful amber and reddish flecks. Masterfully carved in the form of a robust mythological beast resting on its hind legs, its head held high and its expression menacing, revealing its large fangs and wide open eyes. The long tail is held at the side of the body. The figure is presented on a fine carved wooden base with carved details of branches and ruyis. Patina from ageing is visible.Size jade: 3.7 x 3.3 x 6 cm Jade weight: 105 g  

A carved jade disc, copper-coloured with ochre flecks. The surface shows the image of an archaic-style mythical beast with a coiled body covered with geometric motifs and a flat head. The base is decorated with incised scrolls. It shows wear and age-related losses. Height: 1.7 cm; Diameter: 5.9 cmWeight: 72.5 g

Jade of a deep spinach-green colour, carved in a cylindrical shape with a hollow interior. They are decorated with a continuous scene of a mountain landscape, full of vegetation, with small characters and a beautiful traditional palace in the background. On one of them, arranged in the upper area, is a small poem in incised characters. Both pieces are set on small carved wooden feet with a frieze of openwork vegetal motifs, and topped by a vaulted lid with the same decoration. Total height: 26 cm; Height of jade: 20 cm; Diameter: 5 cm

White jade with slight reddish flecks. Carved in the shape of a beast, it has a robust body, crouching on bent legs, with a long curled tail. On either side of the torso, wings are tucked up. The expression is fierce, with large open eyes and the jaws revealing sharp fangs. Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) or later.Size: 3.1 x 2.5 x 6 cmWeight: 48 g 

Pair of white jade plaques, with subtle reddish flecks. Carved in circular format, with lobed edge following the shape of the ruyi clouds that cover the background. In the center are arranged small bats with outstretched wings fluttering among the clouds. It shows patina and is accompanied by custom box.The terms “fortune” and “bat” are homophones in Mandarin Chinese; this is why we find a widespread representation of this animal in various works throughout the Qing Dynasty. Thickness: 1.3 cm; Diameter: 5.4 cm Weight per piece: 82 g; Total weight: 164 g

A light, milky-coloured jade. Carved in the form of three large-horned rams, one of which is larger, lying in the shape of a circle, with their legs bent and their heads turned inwards. In their mouths they carry elongated ruyi branches, and in the centre is a traditional element, decorated with reliefs of ruyi clouds and the Yin-Yang symbol.Size: 7.6 x 12.3 x 12.3 cmWeight: 1294 g 

Beautiful disc of jade or “Bi” of light, slightly yellowish tonality, with reddish and ochre spots. Adorned on both sides, it shows, on one of them, two elongated dragons with coiled body, sinuous tail and fierce expression crowned with large and sharp horns. On the reverse, there are two concentric rings, the first, closer to the centre, is decorated with small spiral patterns, framed by a striated border, similar to a rope, which gives way to the second ring, decorated with meandering mythological beasts of elongated and coiled body made in bas-relief. The magnificent jade is arranged on a carved wooden panel or table screen, decorated in great detail with reliefs of archaic motifs that frame the structure and a central scene where ferocious five-clawed dragons furrow a raging sea covered by billowing clouds. Both the jade and the wood show patina and wear due to ageing. Size: 43.7 x 20 x 29.7 cm; Weight: 3289 g. Provenance: French private collection

Fine carved white jade plate. Rectangular, with curved edges and an arched top. It shows on the front side, the image of a young man with a cheerful look, dressed in traditional clothes, in the middle of a beautiful landscape and accompanied by a leaping frog. The reverse shows four characters in relief inscribed in a cartouche. Size: 6.2 x 0.7 x 4 cmWeight: 46.7 g

Jade of a light greenish hue, with intense reddish flecks. Carved in the shape of a toad, in a seated position, with its legs bent and its head erect and straight. It has large eyes that bulge out and a scaly, lumpy body. Size: 8.5 x 7 x 11.8 cmWeight: 860.5 g 

A vitreous-paste bead with blue, white and yellow enamels. It is oval, with a large central hole through it, and is decorated with circles and dots that form a succession of small flowers framed by square sections. A patina produced by the natural passage of time is visible. This type of coloured glaze, known as ‘??’ (Liúlí) in Chinese and ‘coloured polish’ in English.  It is the ancient Chinese name for a type of gemstone and ancient jewellery found in ancient tombs.The main component of the surface enamel was lead-barium glass, and it cannot be used to make everyday utensils because of toxicity. In ancient China, the materials were obtained from by-products produced during the casting of bronze vessels, which were refined and processed. The form was introduced via the Silk Road and was collected by many wealthy and distinguished families.   Coloured enamel is one of the five precious materials of China (gold, silver, jade, coloured enamel, ceramics and bronze) and one of the ‘Seven Treasures of Buddhism’. It is a spiritual object that can eliminate diseases and ward off evil spirits. Many colours were used, more than thirty, among them (white, sky blue, sapphire blue, peacock blue, chicken fat yellow...) and the ancients also called it ‘five-coloured stone’. Because they were difficult to obtain, the stones were considered more precious than jade. It is essential to observe in this piece the magnificence of the deposited history, which travels through time and space, preserving its indelible colour and representing a contained wealth. In June 2008, the Chinese ‘State Council’ and ‘Ministry of Culture’ selected this technique among other ‘national intangible cultural products’. Combatant kingdoms period (403 - 222 BC) or later.Height: 2.3 cm, Diameter: 2.4 cm   

Jade of a soft cream tone. Carved in the form of a meiping vase, with a balustraded profile and a small turned mouth. Adorned by a fine and beautifully engraved landscape, subtly painted with gold pigments. It depicts a scene filled with greenery, with tall mountains and thick trees, where a small character gazes at the magnificent view. On the back is a long poem and two seals. A four-character seal ‘????’ is inscribed at the base. It has age patina. Custom-made box enclosed.Height: 15 cm; Diameter: 6 cmWeight: 155 g 

A light-hued jade pendant carved in the shape of the three Han treasures. It consists first of ‘??’ in the form of an old man with a tubular body and an elongated face, followed by ‘??’ a ‘???’ a rectangular-shaped amulet with a perforated interior, decorated with incised characters on its four sides, and finally ‘???’, a figure composed of two rectangular bodies with a curved profile crowned by a sinuous ‘S’-shaped hitch. These three symbols used together were used as elements of protection from evil spirits. Han Dynasty (206 BC - AD 220) or later. Total length: 35.5 cm; Size pieces: 3.8 cm; Diameter: 1 cm; 2.7 x 1.1 x 1.1 x 1.1 cm; 3.6 x 1.1 x 1.1 x 2 cm

White jade with subtle amber flecks. Carved in the form of a large mother monkey, together with her two young, all arranged on a coin base. The large mother, carrying a sack on her shoulder, has a serene expression, with large open eyes, flexed legs and a curled tail. The small, playful young stand on the mother's head and under her legs. Size: 12.5 x 7.3 x 10.8 cm (approx.)Weight: 573.2 g

A carved jade ‘?’ vessel of a deep spinach-green colour. It has a quadrangular base, with a narrow stepped and subtly flared foot, above which rises the rounded-walled body, on which are four handles in relief from which hang movable circular rings. Crowning the piece is a domed lid that ends in a square projection with curved edges. The surface is decorated with bas-reliefs of archaic animals, as are the handles, which are placed on traditional taotie masks.  Size: 11 x 15.5 x 15.5 cmWeight: 1166 gProvenance: · French private collection

Carved jade seal, of light tone with reddish and amber spots. It has a square base on which is placed the figure of a dragon, with an elongated and coiled body covered with scales, bent legs and an open gaze. Both the perimeter of the base, as a border, and the body of the beast, are covered by a network of curved lines made by incision, which demonstrate the meticulousness of the work of the piece. The base shows an incised seal with four characters. Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) or later.Size: 3 x 3.8 x 3.8 cmWeight: 71 g

Ancient phaluo bead or ‘????’ carved in the shape of an elongated sheath, with rounded edges and a central hole that runs through it to be threaded by a string. The Faluo or ‘Sky Stone’ is a sedimentary rock that contains various elements in its composition such as jade, agate or crystalline minerals. Its use has connotations of nobility, elegance and power. Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or later.Height: 5.1 cm: Diameter: 1.3 cm 

Jade of a smooth, uniform yellow hue, carved in the form of a rectangular plaque with a fine cut-out rim. Adorned with incised and relief details, it shows a narrow sky of ruyi clouds followed by a calm landscape, in which a figure stands with his back to the lake under a tree.  On the reverse is a poem in incised characters. It has age patina. Box enclosed.Size: 5.6 x 0.6 x 3.6 cmWeight: 35 g 

Large carved wooden jade seal, formed by three pieces of wood joined together. With a square base, it is crowned by the image of a large dragon with two heads joined by an elongated rectangular body. The beast shows a ferocious expression, with open jaws showing large fangs, bulging eyes, and large nostrils under which hang long whiskers. The body, covered with a lattice of incised scales, rests crouched with forelegs flexed, showing the sharp claws, on a sea of curled clouds done in great detail. In the center of the image, under the belly, there is a hole threaded by a yellow cord. At the base, inscribed in a quadrangular frame, are in relief the characters “?????????”. The wood shows dark tonality, with slight reddish tones. It shows patina produced by the passage of time.  Catalog note: Empress Dowager Cixi (1835 - 1908), was a key figure during the later periods of the Qing dynasty. She was known for her interest in calligraphy, among other arts; that is why, in her last years of regency, the empress had multiple seals made on a large scale, made of wood for better handling because, being made of hard stones such as jade, the weight would be extreme. Few copies of the Empress Dowager Cixi's stamp collection are still available today.  Size: 17 x 25.2 x 25 cm; Weight: 3857 g. Provenance:French private collection.References: The Palace Museum Beijing. Object 00165802. ?????? “?????????

Carved jade with a light, slightly yellow or greenish tone and subtle orange flecks. The jade is carved organically, with rounded edges and a curved centre. It is decorated with subtle incisions, showing on the obverse side the image of a wise old man among mountains next to a chest, and on the reverse side, a poem next to a small seal.  Size: 6.6 x 2.1 x 3.8 cmWeight: 77 g

Green jade carved in the form of a beautiful Guanyin, standing above a raging sea from which large fish emerge. The deity stands erect, wearing a long robe and a beautiful floral headdress that gathers her long hair. Her expression is serene, with closed eyes and a slight smile.Sizes: 70 x 14.5 x 32 cm

Light-coloured jade, with reddish flecks, carved in the form of a ring, with a rectangular front decorated with reliefs. It shows wear due to ageing. Size: 2.5 x 3.3 x 3.3 cmWeight: 38.2 g

A Chinese brass-mounted hardwood jewellery cabinet fitted three long drawers enclosed by a pair of panel doors, inset with pierced & carved jade panels, 13.75cm wide x 17.5cm high x 11cm deep.

Two Fossilised Fish Slabs, one 7.5cm x 7cm, the other having 2/3 fish within the slab, 9cm x 5cm, together with a Turbo Seashell, possibly a Jade Turbo example, a small piece of Amethyst, a selection of moss agate items and more (parcel)

A Collection of Oriental Jade and Stone Effect Bonsai Trees and Fruit

A pair of "585" stamped White Metal Jade? Droplet Earrings. The Teardrop Shaped Cabochon Jade? pieces measure approx. 1.5cm in height.  The Earring fastenings measure approx. 1.5cm in height.  Total Gross Weight of these Jade? Earrings is approx. 3.6 grams.  Condition: These Earrings are in good condition. 

Two Chinese green Jade / Hardstone necklaces with Silver and gilt metal clasps and a Jade / Hardstone bracelet with gilt metal mounts.

A fine Yellow Jade carved pebble.  The stone carved as a crane grasping a lingzhi next to a pine tree. A large lingzhi carved in the reverse. The stone having rich yellow and toffee tones with a soft waxy finish. 4.5cm high x 3cm.

A sage green jade buddha, in a seat poise with one hand resting on his knee,5.5cm highCondition Reportminor nibbles and surface scratches to base

A pair of Chinese jade carvings, 20th century, of frogs, 10 and 11.4cm long, wood standsCondition ReportOne frog chipped. One stand missing its foot, but present. 

SEVEN ENGRAVED HARDSTONE AMULETS WITH QURANIC SURAS AND PRAYERS PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE GLYPTOLOGY COLLECTOR Iran and India, second half 19th and early 20th centuryComprising an octagonal, a circular, and five oval pendants, mostly table-cut, made of agates, carnelian and jade, all unmounted, inscribed with auspicious sayings, prayers, and Quranic suras in a variety of cursive scripts including naskh, pseudo-thuluth and riqa', the correct direction of the text from right to left suggesting their use as protective amulets set on bazubands (armband bracelets) and pendants.40.57mm x 27.45mm the largest 40.57mm x 27.45mm the largest Qty: 7

A GROUP OF CHINESE ITEMS TO INCLUDE JADE

A CHINESE QING DYNASTY JADE HAND MIRROR20cm L

A 14CT GOLD LAVENDER JADE HEART SHAPE PENDANT (4g)

A CHINESE JADE DEPICTING TWO FIGURES WITH A BOAT12cm L

A hardstone seal fob along with two jade coloured animals, rabbit and dog. No signs of damage.

A Chinese jade and Sterling silver bracelet and Chinese jade necklace

A CARVED JADE RING, oval carved green jade, prong set in yellow metal, approximate length 18mm, yellow metal shank, stamped 18ct, ring size L 1/2, approximate gross weight 5.8 grams, (condition report: general moderate wear, jade loose in setting, overall condition good)

AN ASSORTMENT OF ITEMS, to include a green hardstone rectangular box, possibly nephrite, a small craved green hardstone cauldron fitted with a metal handle, a carved green hardstone Budha, both possibly jade, two sets of buttons, six miniature frames, and four white metal unmarked animal figures

A Pelikan M200 Demonstrator fountain pen and ink, with translucent Cognac colour body, piston fill, M nib, original packaging and papers, with bottle of Pelikan Edelstein Jade ink Good condition

ACTORS, ETC, Most 1st. edns with dust jackets & Signed/Inscribed & Signed: RIGELSFORD, Adrian: Carry on laughing; Monkhouse, Bob: Over the Limit; Cooper, Jilly: Pandora; Rushdie, Salman: The Moor's Last Sigh; Forsyth, Frederick: The Phantom McPartlin, Ant & Donnelly, Declan: Ooh! What a Lovely Pair, signed by both; Rantzen, Esther: Secret Life; Holm, Ian: Acting My Life: Morley, Robert: Around the world in 81 years; Saunders, Jennifer: Bonkers; Bellamy, David: Jolly Green Giant: St Clement, Pam: The End of an Earring; Ronnie Barker: It's Hello from Him; Jade Goody: Jade; Plus: 24 others, similar. (qty)

A pale green nephrite jade bead necklace on a metal chain With round beads 13mm alternating carved beads of around 25mm, length 77cm / 30¼’’, 155g gross.

A jade seated Buddha on a hardwood stand 8cm wide

A quantity of Asian ceramics Comprising of a pale jade celadon bud vase, 14cm high, a jade celadon small plate, 16cm diameter, a small celadon jardiniere, 10cm high, a blue and white peony pattern dished plate, 23cm diameter, a Japanese floral decorated bud vase in original wooden box, 28cm wide, a dark green octagonal stone jardiniere, 13cm high, a small blue scroll decorated stoneware dish, 16cm diameter, a large blue and white jardiniere with bird and flower filled reserves (a.f), 22cm high, and another blue and white bird and flower decorated jardiniere, 20cm high. (9)

Canadian First Nations Green Jade carvings of an Eagle and a Bear, plus a Chinese Jade purse string tightener

A carved jade elephant, approximately 9 by 5 by 7cm high.