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Lot 1561
A JADE AND DIAMOND PENDANT the carved, pierced and polished jade formed as a gourd mounted with insects, with circular diamonds set to the bale, 6cm. long. Accompanied by report number 13458 from The Gem & Pearl Laboratory dated 29th November 2016 stating the mottled green jadeite jade shows no evidence of treatment.
Lot 912
A group of three silver 925 necklace chains one being a rolo link chain with a moss agate stone crystal drop pendant, one being a foxtail link necklace chain with a pink quartz crystal drop pendant and the other being a rope twist chain with a green jade type cabochon pendant with dragon motif. Total weight 39 grams.
Lot 118F
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A huge and gorgeous mottled red-brown and black stone spear point created from a gorgeous chunk of mahogany obsidian (volcanic glass with iron inclusions). The piece is well-crafted, symmetrically knapped to points at both ends, obviously intended to be an impressive object of prestige given its large scale and rare source of stone. Quite unusual, not only for its size, but also because we do not ofen see obsidian blades created by the Colima. Custom stand. Size: 1.9" W x 12.25" H (4.8 cm x 31.1 cm)Obsidian - "iztli" to the indigenous - fascinated the ancient Mesoamericans; the Aztecs even had a god, Tezcatlipoca, who was the Lord of the Smoking Obsidian Mirror. The shockingly sharp edges and points of this piece demonstrate its great allure. In a world without metal, this sharp quality was especially important for ceremonies of ritual bloodletting and human sacrifice. The difficult-to-obtain material came from volcanic sources in the Sierra Madre of Mexico and in Guatemala, was traded across hundreds of miles to meet the demand for sharp cutting tools and ritual objects, and was struck using a deer antler or small hammer stone to form blades and other shapes. The Colima buried their dead in shaft tombs deep below their residences, alongside the remains of their ancestors. These tombs were richly furnished with ceramic figures, vessels, offerings, and precious stone items of jade and obsidian. Provenance: Ex-Sevilla Collection, Pomona, CA Condition: Slight wear to edges and some white mineral deposits on surface. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #119694
Lot 109A
Pre-Columbian, Olmec culture, ca. 1150 to 550 BCE. A carved jade (greenstone) spoon with incised designs in its slightly sunken bowl that would have once been filled with red cinnabar based on similar examples. These designs are a human head shown in profile and a snake or lizard. Two holes have been drilled on the horizontal side, and two others are on the vertical side. A modern string and other greenstone have been added to make this a wearable necklace. Size: 1.45" W x 2.95" H (3.7 cm x 7.5 cm)For the ancient Olmec, these items were worn as pectorals by wealthy elites and also possibly used by shamans for the ingestion of hallucinogens. We know this from representations of Olmec people on contemporary artwork. Provenance: Ex-Naomi Lindstrom Collection Condition: Polished in modern times, with necklace and other stone added recently. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #119410
Lot 111
Pre-Columbian, Southern Mexico to Guatemala, ca. 1000 to 600 BCE. A very rare and very desirable jade snuff tray. Shallow green jade vessel with 2 suspension holes to one side, each side of the tray incised with the image of the quintessential Olmec deity. Nice example! Size: 3.125" L x 2" W x .875" H (7.9 cm x 5.1 cm x 2.2 cm) Provenance: Ex-private Scollard collection, acquired before 1990 Condition: Engraving a bit faint else intact and excellent All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #115076
Lot 118A
Pre-Columbian, West Mexico, Colima, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A beautiful stone spear point created from a gorgeous chunk of mahogany obsidian (volcanic glass with iron inclusions). The piece is well-crafted, symmetrically knapped to points at both ends, obviously a large prestige item from a rare source of stone. Comes with custom stand. Size: 1.6" W x 9.7" H (4.1 cm x 24.6 cm)Obsidian - "iztli" to them - fascinated the ancient Mesoamericans; the Aztecs even had a god, Tezcatlipoca, who was the Lord of the Smoking Obsidian Mirror. The shockingly sharp edges and points of this piece demonstrate its great allure. In a world without metal, this sharp quality was especially important for ceremonies of ritual bloodletting and human sacrifice. The difficult-to-obtain material came from volcanic sources in the Sierra Madre of Mexico and in Guatemala, traded hundreds of miles to meet the demand for sharp cutting tools and ritual objects, and then were struck using a deer antler or small hammer stone to form blades and other shapes. The Colima buried their dead in shaft tombs deep below their residences, alongside the remains of their ancestors. These tombs were richly furnished with ceramic figures, vessels, offerings, and precious stone items of jade and obsidian. Provenance: Ex-Sevilla Collection, Pomona, CA Condition: One point has a very small loss to the chip. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #119695
Lot 177A
Pre-Columbian, Mexico or Guatemala, Mayan, ca. 6th to 9th century CE. This jade pendant features a carved view of a Mayan lord kneeling down in supplication. The low-relief figure is created from a series of shallow lines, giving it a more abstract appearance than much similar Maya art. The Maya had a preference for brilliant translucent jade. This one has a drilled hole for suspension behind the head. Size: 2.1" W x 1.6" H (5.3 cm x 4.1 cm) Provenance: Ex-Private Kentucky Collection Condition: Very slight surface wear/dirt encrustation in the hole. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #119383
Lot 88B
China, ca. early 20th century CE. A stunning Chinese brooch comprised of an intricately carved translucent white jade central composition depicting a pair of fish swimming amidst waves and seaweed, set within a fine silver filagree and colorful (blues, purples, and white) floral cloisonne frame. Even the verso is gorgeous; here one can appreciate the technique and artistry of the metalwork as well as the intricately incised details of the fish. In addition, one can see a small rectangular plaque engraved with the word "SILVER" on the verso. Size: 2.375" W x 1.5" H (6 cm x 3.8 cm)Cloisonné first developed in China during the early fourteenth to fifteenth century. The earliest dated Chinese cloisonné was created during the reign of the Ming Xuande emperor (1426 to 1435). This said, records of cloisonné also appeared during the previous Yuan dynasty, and scholars have suggested that at that time the technique was introduced to China via the western province of Yunnan which was under Mongol rule and received an inflow of Islamic people. . Provenance: Ex-Sarkisian Gallery, Denver, CO Condition: Two tiny cloisons missing. Expected bit of tarnish to silver. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #118275
Lot 113A
Pre-Columbian, Costa Rica, ca. 400 to 100 BCE. A wonderfully carved ceremonial hand axe, in a blue-green stone. The level of detail is incredible: a skull-like face wearing a round crown or headdress tops the handle, with its body formed of incised lines below, giving it hands held close to the body and large feet. The blade has been carved through down its center in a twin snake design and its point terminates in two snake heads. These figures were string cut and polished with sandstone. Comes with custom stand. Size: 0.9" W x 5.25" H (2.3 cm x 13.3 cm)The ancient Costa Ricans were influenced by the Olmec to their north, and may have even repurposed Mesoamerican blue-green jade hand axes for their own purposes. This was likely a funerary offering. Provenance: Ex-Private Kentucky Collection Condition: Excellent All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #119385
Lot 171B
Pre-Columbian, Maya, probably Guatemala, Late Classic Period, 500 to 800 CE. A trio of very dark greenstone jade hand axes, near miniature, probably made only for ceremonial purposes or for the ritual demonstration of power, made to be worn on a belt - although one has been sharpened. Comes with custom display stand. Size of largest: 1.2" W x 2.3" H (3 cm x 5.8 cm) Provenance: Ex-Private Arizona collection Condition: All with very minor surface wear/pitting; one has been sharpened. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #118982
Lot 79
***Back at auction due to Non-Paying Bidder***East Asia,China, Neolithic Period, Liangzhu Culture, 3400 to 2250 BCE. A Chinese carved jade bi-disc, colossal in scale and of a substantive girth and thickness, presenting a mesmerizing array of verdant green, golden yellow, chestnut brown, and buff white hues in the jade. Size: 17.75" W (45.1 cm)This bi disc is characteristically round with a central aperture drilled through both sides which retains a cutting ridge on the interior wall, and presents an overall smooth finish. The fact that it is not decorated, confirms that it is from the Neolithic period; later examples such as those of the Zhou dynasties were carved with relief sculptures representing celestial deities. Bi discs were traditionally used by Shamans, the spiritual leaders and transmitters of cosmological knowledge of the Liangzhu society. Their circular form has prompted scholars to link bi discs to symbolism associated with earth and heaven. This said, no written accounts were left by Neolithic civilization. We do know, however, that bi discs were buried with the deceased as a celestial symbol that would accompany him/her to the afterlife. Beyond this, jade objects, throughout history, have signified the elite status and social rank of an individual.A similar example, though less than half this diameter, sold for $40,000 at Christie's, New York, Lot 1449, Sale 2726, 19-20 September 2013. Follow this link for the listing: http://www.christies.com/lotfinder/lot/a-large-mottled-dark-green-jade-bi-5719765-details.aspx Provenance: Ex-Private Maricopa County, AZ collection Condition: Minor losses to peripheries. Rough cutting edge on interior wall of central aperture. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #118396
Lot 162B
Pre-Columbian, Central America, Costa Rica, ca. 250 to 800 CE. An exceptional Costa Rican jade pendant comprised of verdant green jade, expertly string cut with intriguing representations of a jaguar head at the center flanked by a pair of crocodiles in profile. Quite a spectacular hybrid form! Double perforations through top for suspension. Custom, museum quality stand. Size: 3.5" L x 1" H (8.9 cm x 2.5 cm); 2" H (5.1 cm) on stand.Further information about the iconography: The jaguar symbolized power and might throughout the Pre-Columbian world. Warriors, rulers, hunters, and shamans alike associated themselves with this king of beasts, the largest and most powerful feline in the New World. A nocturnal animal, the jaguar sleeps in caves and dark places and creeps quietly in the forest, evoking great mystery.The Crocidilia order comprise of crocodiles, smaller alligators, and yet smaller caymans were treated similarly in Pre-Columbian mythology. The crocodile being the oldest (approximately 55 million years old) was understood as a crocodilian earth monster and is oftentimes shown giving rise to what was known as the World Tree. Partial to a watery habitat, the crocodile is also a metaphor for fertility. Provenance: Ex-private Georgia collection, collected prior to 1990 Condition: Near choice. Nice variations in color of stone with patterning from inclusions, but no cracks. All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #119830
Lot 170
Pre-Columbian, Guatemala, ca. 550 to 800 CE. An absolutely superb Mayan jade carving using some of the most desirable jade in the world. Light apple green jade with one corner showing more of a whitish appearance. Carved in the form of the face of a lord or god, with large drilled earspools, headdress with animal heads facing opposite directions. A marvelous example! Custom stand. Size: 1.55" W x 1.75" H (3.9 cm x 4.4 cm) Provenance: Ex-private Scollard collection, acquired before 1990 Condition: 2 old stable cracks, but no repairs. Superb art! All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #114539
Lot 142
Pre-Columbia, Costa Rica, Pacific Slope, ca. 1 to 500 CE. A magnificent necklace comprised of deep blue/green jade. Made from dozens of mostly flat round jade discs with 29 "tooth-shaped" beads, one large barrel-shaped bead and three ancient jade miniature celts, "C" closure. Jade was of such critical importance to the indigenous people of this region that this group of beads would have only been owned by a person of major importance! Barrel bead measures 1-1/2" L, celts each 1-1/2" L. Size: 22.5" L (57.2 cm) Provenance: Ex-Private Massachusetts collection acquired before 1990 Condition: Restrung in modern times and ready to wear All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back. A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids. We ship worldwide and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience. #118903
Lot 276
A Chinese white jade openwork circular plaque, the plaque finely carved and pierced on both sides with two boys playing among flowers and auspicious clouds depicting the Chinese ancient story of “HEHE-ERXIAN”, the jade an even white tone, 18th/19th century, Qing period, Diam. 6cmProperty from an English gentleman purchased in 1970’s in China
Lot 269
A Chinese openwork white jade plaque, carved and pierced in the form of a floral display basket on both sides, depicting a lotus and Lingzi in bloom planted in a reticulated basket, representing flourishing wealth. The jade is an even white tone, 18th/19th century, Qing period, Diam. 5.3cmProperty from an English gentleman purchased in 1970’s in China
Lot 279
A Chinese pale celadon jade openwork plaque shaped as a lock, the border carved and pierced surrounded by confronting stylised chi-dragon, on one side around a central scene of landscape, the other around a Chinese four-character inscription representing longevity and success, the jade an even pale tone, 18th/19th century, Qing period, 8cmx6cmProperty from an English gentleman purchased in 1970’s in China
Lot 268
Two Chinese openwork jade plaques, one a white jade carved and pierced on both sides with adjoined circles of chrysanthemum shape around, and a free centre pierced with “Shou” character surrounded by four clouds. The other one a pale celadon jade carved and pierced on both sides within a sunflower shape, and with a free centre pierced with “Shou” characters. 18th/19th century, Qing period, Diam. 6cm and 5.3cmProperty from an English gentleman purchased in 1970’s in China
Lot 275
Two Chinese openwork white jade plaques, jades finely carved and pierced in the form of a floral display basket on each side. Depicting blooming lotus and Lingzi planted and displayed in a basket, representing flourishing wealth, each jade an even white tone, 18th/19th century, Qing period, Diam. 6cm and 5.5cmProperty from an English gentleman purchased in 1970’s in China
Lot 267
A Chinese openwork white jade plaque with a free centre of “lingzhi” in symmetric structure, carved and pierced on both sides with clouds and adjoined auspicious mythical beast surround, 18th/19th century, Qing period Diam. 5.8cmProperty from an English gentleman purchased in 1970’s in China
Lot 270
Two Chinese openwork jade belt buckles, one finely pierced and carved comprising two wings that clasp together at the centre of the body as a butterfly, the other pierced and carved as two boys among flowers and uniting to depict the Chinese ancient story of “HEHE-ERXIAN”, one an even white tone, the other an even white-celadon tone, 18th/19th century, Qing period, 7.5cm and 7cm WideProperty from an English gentleman purchased in 1970’s in China
Lot 272
Two Chinese white jade openwork plaques, one circular plaque finely carved and pierced with a bat, coins and “shou” character on both sides, the other pierced and reticulated on both sides with bat, lingzhi and auspicious characters of “Lu” and “Shou”, both plaques representing the Chinese auspicious patterns and characters of “Fu” “Lu” “Shou”. Each jade is an even white tone, 18th/19th century, Qing period, 5.8cm*4.8cm and Diam.5.5cmProperty from an English gentleman purchased in 1970’s in China
Lot 294
A Chinese white jade plaque, carving in bas relief on a piece of very white jade, one side with a scene of lotus and covered box denoting "HeHe", the other carving with Chinese Zodiac of pig, together representing harmony and tranquillity, surmounted by a bunch of lingzhi pattern, 19th/20th, 4.8cm*4.5cm*1cm
Lot 277
A Chinese white jade openwork circular plaque, the plaque finely carved and pierced on both sides with Chinese auspicious symbol of bat and “shou” character and surrounded by two bunches of “lingzhi” growing from the bottom, the jade an even white tone, 18th/19th century, Qing period, Diam. 5.5cmProperty from an English gentleman purchased in 1970’s in China
Lot 280
Two Chinese white jade pendants carved on each side, one in the form of two hanging bean pods, tendrils and leaves, denoting fertility, the other engraved with Chinese symbolism and leaves, surmounted by a Chinese auspicious beast, each jade an even white tone, 18th/19th century, Qing period, 9cm and 7cm longProperty from an English gentleman purchased in 1970’s in China
Lot 278
Two openwork Chinese jade circular plaques, each finely carved and pierced on both sides as a “shou” character in the centre surrounded by auspicious symbol and clouds; one with free centre, the other one fixed, each jade an even white tone, 18th/19th century, Qing period, Diam. 6cm and 5.5cmProperty from an English gentleman purchased in 1970’s in China
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