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A Chinese jade carving, 20th century, of two boys bathing to a buffalo, 5.5cm longCondition ReportMinute chips and small cracks in various locations.

A group of three Chinese jade bi disc, 20th century, comprising:one carved with a chilong,clasping a peony branch with its mouth, the reverse with scrolls,5.8cm diameter, and two with the twelve zodiac animals, 5.4 and 5.8cm diameter (3)Condition ReportOne with Chilong - small chips to edges.Please see additional images.

A Chinese jade cup, 20th century, carved with a phoenix, with a chilong to each side,9.5cm longCondition ReportMinute chips to edges.

A group of three Chinese jade carvings, 20th century, comprising: a pendant, in the shape of a double gourd, inscribed 'Da Ji Da Li', 5.5cm long, another pendant, of shaped square form, carved with He He Erxian, the reverse inscribed, 4.4cm long, and a belt buckle, of a chilong surmounting to the neck of a vase, 6.8cm high (3) Condition ReportTiny nibbles.Please see additional images

Three Chinese jade seals, 20th century, of square form, each finial carved with a mythical beast, 3.6 to 6cm long (3) Condition ReportAll with minute chips to edges and natural inclusions.Please see additional images. 

Two Chinese jade figures, 20th century, comprising:one luohan, seated holding a staff with a bat and double gourd to the top,13cm high, and a Daoist, wearing a long robe, carrying a basket of flowers on his shoulder, 13.6cm high (2)Condition ReportMinute chips to edges. Please see additional images. 

An Art Deco silver and guilloche enamel ciagrette case by Charles Green, Birmingham 1932, the lid inset with a jade and marcasite diamond shaped motif, to black enamel and a green guilloche border, opening to reveal a gilt interior, with a personal engraving,7.5 x 8cmCondition ReportNo losses or damage to the enamel. Tarnishing to the sliver.

Jade pendant with carved bird detail (bale vacant), a pair of yellow metal jade earrings with screw fastenings and a further pair of 9ct pearl earrings (5)

China, a collection of jade and hardstone objects, Qing dynasty (1644-1912), comprising a celadon jade pendant of a boy, a rosequartz mounted carving, a Soushan seal, a brush washer and two stones (some damage and wear) h. 3-9 cm Uit de nalatenschap van Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen [6]

China, a seven-tiered jade cong, possibly Liangzhu culture, 3300-2300 BC, of square cross section with cylindrical hollowed tube to the centre, the four corners carved with stylised masks (wear) h. 16 cm [1]

China, jade carving of a bear, possibly Shang dynasty, 11th-12th century BC, standing foursquare with bowed head, its body incised with stylised patterns, the stone of a mottled cream and grey tone, in box (wear as expected) l. 10 cm [1]

Southeast Asia, collection of bronze opium weights and Buddha figures, together with a jade animal, a ceramic elephant-shaped vessel and a horn snuff bottle [zkj]

China, jade carving of a bird and three jade stones, late Qing dynasty (1644-1912), the carving shaped as a bird perched on rock work amidst crashing waves, on a wood base, and three pieces of half-polished jade (bird reglued, part of wing chipped) l. 7-13,5 cm [4]

China, three various snuff bottles and stoppers, comprising a pebble-shaped jade bottle, a lapis lazuli bottle carved with a squirrel and lotus and a ceramic faux-turquoise bottle (some small nicks) h. 4-7,5 cm Uit de nalatenschap van Clemens Merkelbach van Enkhuizen [3]

A WHITE JADE OVAL 'GOURDS' PLAQUE18th centuryCarved in relief with fruiting, leafy gourd vines suspending four large double gourds.9.3cm (3 1/8in) wide.Footnotes:十八世紀 白玉雕瓜For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A PALE CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'MANDARIN DUCKS AND LOTUS' GROUP18th/19th centuryCarved as a pair of Mandarin ducks resting side by side upon an upturned lotus leaf, the underside with a flowering lotus stem, the stone softly polished and with light russet inclusions.4.6cm (1 5/8in) wide.Footnotes:十八/十九世紀 青白玉雕鴛鴦荷花For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A MOTTLED PALE GREY-CELADON JADE CARVING OF A SCHOLAR17th centuryThe figure seated wearing a scholar's cap and flowing robes, the right hand held to the high waisted belt, the stone of pale grey-green hue with faint cream mottling, with pale russet and darker brown inclusions, hongmu stand.The figure 17cm (6 3/4in) high. (2).Footnotes:十七世紀 灰白玉雕文人坐像This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: YY Subject to CITES regulations when exporting items outside of the UK, see clause 13.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

THREE JADE PLAQUESQing DynastyComprising: a large pale green jade reticulated oval plaque carved with a bannerman amongst flowers and foliage; a white jade flower form plaque incised with a boy on a boat, the reverse with lingzhi, wood stand; and a pale celadon jade openwork dragon and phoenix pendant plaque.The largest 12cm (4 3/4in) long (4).Footnotes:清 玉牌飾 三件For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A WHITE JADE 'CRANES' PLAQUEMing DynastyPierced and carved with three cranes against a dense ground of cloud scrolls, within a beaded border, mounted on a gilt filigree metal belt clasp.7.3cm (2 7/8in) wide including the mount.Footnotes:明 白玉鏤空雲鶴牌飾For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A YELLOW AND RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A RECUMBENT RAMMing DynastyCarved with the legs neatly tucked beneath the body, the ribbed horns sweeping backwards, the yellow stone softly polished and with varying tones of russet inclusions to the base, one side of the body and head.5.7cm (2 1/4in) long.Footnotes:明 黃玉臥羊For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A GROUP OF TWENTY-ONE VARIOUS JADE AND JADEITE HAIRPINSMing Dynasty and laterVariously carved with ruyi and floral terminals, three with reticulated panels and others uncarved with tapering terminals.The longest 16.5cm (6 1/2in) long. (21).Footnotes:明及之後 各式玉及翠玉髮簪 一組二十一件For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

THREE ARCHAIC JADE CARVINGSShang to Han DynastyComprising: a miniature jade blade, ge, each side with a pronounced median ridge running to the pointed tip, within bevelled edges, the stone of mottled cream, grey and brown hue; a miniature calcified jade model of a fish; and a miniature jade model of a recumbent hare.The blade 6.7cm (2 1/2in) long. (3).Footnotes:商至漢 玉器 三件Provenance: The blade and the hare: Sir Herbert Ingram (1875-1958) collection (labels).For a similar blade see Institute of Archaeology, CASS, Tomb of Lady Hao at Yinxu in Anyang, pl. 114.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

TWO JADE 'CICADA' PENDANTSHan Dynasty and Qing DynastyThe first of pale green tone with slight russet and faint cloudy inclusions, with a small central aperture to the upper end; the second of pale celadon hue with mottled white inclusions, each incised to simulate the folded wings and ribbed abdomen and with twin apertures to the top edge.Both approx. 6.3cm (2 1/2in) long. (2).Footnotes:漢及清 玉蟬 兩件For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A PALE GREEN JADE FIGURAL PENDANTHan DynastyThe bearded figure standing wearing long robes with wide sleeves, the pale stone with flecked areas of calcification, with an aperture to the top of the head and at the bottom of each sleeve.6.3cm (2 1/2in) long.Footnotes:漢 青玉雕人物For two further examples of this type see Magic, Art and Order; Jade in Chinese Culture, Palm Springs Desert Museum, 1990, cat. no. 110-1.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A WHITE JADE HAIRPINMing DynastyDelicately pierced and carved to the terminal with a bird amongst blossoming prunus branches.12cm (4 3/4in) long.Footnotes:明 白玉髮簪For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A WHITE JADE 'BIRD GROUP' CARVING18th/19th centuryCarved in part openwork, the bird with its head turned to its left, grasping a leafy branch in its mouth, the wings tucked behind and resting on its back, finely incised to simulate the plumage.6.3cm (2 1/2in) long.Footnotes:十八/十九世紀 白玉鳥For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A RETICULATED JADE FLORAL PLAQUE, A LOBED JADE RING AND A JADE CYLINDERSong-Ming DynastyThe plaque of convex oval form reticulated and carved with a peony bloom flanked by butterflies, the pale green stone with slight russet inclusions; the lobed ring of pale celadon hue; the cylinder with four pairs of tubular flanges, the pale stone softly polished and with faint inclusions.The plaque 5.7cm (2 1/4in) long. (3).Footnotes:宋至明 玉鏤空雕花卉紋飾件, 花式玉環及玉箍形飾For examples of the lobed jade ring form dated to the Yuan Dynasty, see Ancient Jade of Hangzhou, p. 130, no. 142.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A JADEITE BANGLE, A JADE HAIRPIN AND A PENDANTLate Qing to 20th centuryComprising: a bangle of pale green hue with brighter apple green inclusions; a pale green jade hairpin with carved ruyi terminal; and a pale green bean-pod form pendant.The hairpin: 14.2cm (5 5/8in) long (3).Footnotes:清晚期至二十世紀 翠玉手鐲, 玉髮簪及珮飾GIA certificate report 2215859319 confirms that the bangle is 'Grade A jade' and of natural colour with no indications of impregnation.This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: ** VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

THREE JADE ARCHER'S RINGSQing DynastyComprising: a white jade ring carved with a sage in a mountainous landscape; a pale celadon jade ring, the flecked russet inclusions utilised in the flattened upper surface; and a jadeite ring, the pale mottled stone with an apple green inclusion.The largest 3.5cm (1 3/8in) wide. (3).Footnotes:清 玉扳指 三件Provenance: The celadon and russet ring: Henry de Laszlo (1901-1967) collection (label).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A PALE CELADON 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) highFootnotes:十八/十九世紀 青白玉雕松木筆筒For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A JADE SNUFF BOTTLE AND TWO AGATE SNUFF BOTTLES19th century Comprising: a jade bottle of rounded rectangular form, the stone of russet and pale green hue, incised four character shi zhang si lun mark to the base; an oviform thumbprint agate bottle; and a compressed rounded bottle with red, grey and white striations, with carved lion mask handles, stoppers. The tallest bottle 6.5cm (2 1/2in). (6).Footnotes:十九世紀 玉鼻煙壺及瑪瑙鼻煙壺兩件 「世掌絲綸」For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A COLLECTION OF BRONZE, POTTERY AND JADE MINATURESHan Dynasty and laterComprising: a miniature unglazed globular jar with trumpet neck; a miniature bronze-glazed jar; a miniature pottery tripod incense burner; a miniature Longquan celadon jar and cover of baluster form; a miniature double handled jar with wood stand; a qingbai-glazed lower section of a box; a Japanese stem cup of irregular form; a moulded votive 'Buddha' plaque, tsatsa, with inscription to the reverse; a gilt bronze mask head handle fitting; a gilt bronze circular ring; a gilt bronze model of a string instrument; a gilt bronze ruyi head-form fitting; two bronze belt hooks; two stone belt hooks; a group of six spinach jades; an oval yellow glass bead with two large perforations; a horn button; and an agate dagger pommel.The Longquan jar: 7cm (2 3/4in) high. (26).Footnotes:漢及之後 各式小物 一組Provenance: The brown-glazed, unglazed jar, three belt hooks and glass bead: Louise Hawley Stone (1904-1997) collection (label).For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

TWO PALE CELADON JADE OVAL PLAQUESQing DynastyOne finely incised to depict a dragon writhing among flames and clouds within a beaded border, the other depicting a scholar with a boy attendant beneath overhanging pine. The largest 10cm (4in) long (2).Footnotes:清 白玉珮 兩件For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A PALE GREEN JADE CONG AND A DOUBLE HANDLED CUPMing DynastyComprising: a pale green and russet jade square-sectioned archaistic vessel with plain sides and indented corners, with a short circular neck and foot; together with a pale green two-handled cup with rows of small circular bosses to the body.The cong: 8cm (3 1/8in) high (2).Footnotes:明 青白玉琮及雙耳盃For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A RUSSET JADE 'TIGER' TALLY, HUFURepublicCarved in the form of a recumbent tiger, the matching halves fitted to each other by the raised and recessed character tong to the inner sides, each carved with a nine-character inscription, the stone of mottled white and brownish grey tone, fitted box. 6cm (2 3/8in) long (2).Footnotes:民國 玉虎符「龍威大將軍 虎符傳佩」For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A PALE JADE TWO-PART 'CHILONG' BELT BUCKLE18th centuryEach oval section carved in high relief with a sinuous curving chilong, the underside with a flattened circular boss, the belt hook carved as a dragon head, the stone of pale celadon hue with some faint inclusions.11.5cm (4 1/2in) long in total. (2).Footnotes:十八世紀 玉雕螭龍紋帶扣For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A CELADON JADE HAIR ORNAMENTMing DynastyCarved to the upper surface with five coiled ribs, resting on a hollow, gently curved rectangular base, with circular apertures at each end, the pale stone with some faint russet and cloudy inclusions.5.2cm (2 1/8in) long.Footnotes:明 青玉束髮冠The form of this ornament was intended to hold a top knot of hair, fastened with a pin through the apertures at either end. For an early example dating to the Song/Yuan Dynasty, see The British Museum, collection no. 2022,3034.208. A related hair ornament was sold in our New Bond Street rooms, 16 May 2019, lot 136.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A PALE CELADON JADE 'FU' PLAQUE, A WHITE JADE 'BI' PENDANT AND A WHITE JADE PLUME HOLDER19th/20th centuryThe plaque pierced and carved with auspicious characters flanked by two entwined ruyi; the pendant with a central bi carved with c-scrolls, bordered by four bats at the corners; the cylindrical plume holder carved with c-scrolls and surmounted by a luduan terminal.The plaque 6cm (2 3/8in) long (3).Footnotes:十九/二十世紀 白玉珮, 玉璧形珮及白玉翎管For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A JADE DISC, BI AND TWO AGATE RINGSNeolithic period, Liangzhu culture and Liao DynastyThe disc carved in shallow relief to one side with a taotie mask motif, fitted box; together with two agate rings tapering to the outer edges and bevelled inner edges.The bi disc: 9.8cm (3 7/8in) diam. (4).Footnotes:新石器時代,良渚文化及遼 玉璧及瑪瑙環兩件For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A PALE CELADON JADE BELT HOOK AND OVAL PLAQUE MOUNTED AS A MIRROR18th/19th centuryThe large oval plaque incised to depict two sages beneath a pine tree within a rocky landscape, connected by a white metal fitting decorated with bats to a jade belt hook formed as a chi dragon confronting a dragon head terminal.25cm (9 3/4in) longFootnotes:十八/十九世紀 嵌青白玉容鏡For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A CARVED JADE 'POMEGRANATE' VASEQing DynastyNaturalistically carved and well-hollowed to depict a large ripe fruit with the skin partially open to reveal the seeds beneath, borne on a leafy stem with an attendant smaller fruit, and a small bat incised across the surface.11.5cm (4 1/2in) highFootnotes:清 玉雕榴形瓶A related jade vase was sold by Bluett's between 1926 and 1965, reference D73.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A CELADON JADE 'LIU HAI' CARVINGMing DynastyThe jovial figure holding a fly whisk, a mythical toad perched on his left shoulder, the pale green stone with areas of darker brown inclusions.7.3cm (2 7/8in) high. Footnotes:明 青玉雕劉海For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A PAIR OF PALE CELADON JADE 'DRAGONS' PARFUMIERS20th centuryEach of cylindrical form carved and pierced in mirror image with a continuous scene of a pair of confronting five-clawed dragons flying among swirling clouds and above waves, either end with a key-scroll band.29.5cm (11 5/8in) high (2).Footnotes:二十世紀 青白玉雕龍紋熏筒 一對For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A WHITE JADE 'DRAGON HEADS' BANGLEQing DynastyCarved in the form of two confronting twin-horned dragons grasping a pearl in their mouths, the stone of white tone.8.5cm (3 3/8in) longFootnotes:清 白玉雙龍戲珠手鐲For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A MOTTLED JADE CARVING OF A BOYMing DynastyThe smiling figure modelled with the right leg slightly raised and holding a lotus stem over the left shoulder, wearing a long belted robe, the pale green stone with mottled grey inclusions and russet veining.6cm (2 3/8in) long.Footnotes:明 玉童子把件For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A CREAMY RUSSET JADE CARVING OF A RECUMBENT CHILONGMing DynastyThe recumbent beast modelled with its head turned to the rear and bifurcated tail flicked up over its haunches, the body incised with flamiform motifs, the stone of mottled creamy hue to one side and pale green with russet inclusions to the reverse, a small aperture below the jaw.5.2cm (2in) long.Footnotes:明 玉雕螭龍把件For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A CARVED MOTTLED GREY JADE 'THREE FRIENDS' TRIPLE VASE GROUP17th centuryCarved in the form of three conjoined, gnarled open trunks, with openwork relief pine, prunus and bamboo branches, a crane perched on a rocky outcrop, the reverse with a recumbent deer on a ledge, its head turned to the rear, the stone of soft grey-green hue with creamy mottling and dark grey inclusions.15cm (5 7/8in) long.Footnotes:十七世紀 玉雕三友圖三連瓶Published, Illustrated and Exhibited: Roger Keverne, Summer Exhibition 2009, cat no 82.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A 'SKIN-CARVED' JADE SNUFF BOTTLE19th centuryOf rounded rectangular form, carved through the skin with two horses in a tree-strewn, rocky landscape, the uncarved jade section of olive green hue, jadeite stopper.The bottle 6.3cm (2 1/2in) high. (2).Footnotes:十九世紀 玉帶皮鼻煙壺For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

THREE CARVED HARDSTONE SCHOLAR'S DESK ITEMS19th/20th centuryComprising: a spinach jade bamboo root brush rest, wood stand; a quartz 'lotus' brush washer, silver wire inlaid wood stand; and an agate 'mountain' carving.The brush rest 11.5cm (4 1/2in) long (5).Footnotes:十九/二十世紀 石雕文房雅玩 三件Published, Illustrated and Exhibited: The brush washer: Roger Keverne Ltd., Summer Exhibition, London, 2012, no.89.The brush rest: Roger Keverne Ltd., Winter Exhibition, London, 2011, no.90.For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A CELADON AND RUSSET JADE 'BEAR AND EAGLE' GROUP CARVING17th/18th centuryThe bear modelled seated with its head turned to the right, an eagle with outstretched wings resting upon its back, the pale stone with faint cloudy mottling and dark russet inclusions to the rear.4.5cm (1 3/4in) wide.Footnotes:十七/十八世紀 青玉「英雄」擺件For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A PALE CELADON JADE 'SPRING WATER' OVAL PLAQUE20th centuryDeeply carved and pierced to depict a goose with wings spread diving between reeds and lotus flowers.10cm (4in) longFootnotes:二十世紀 青白玉鏤雕春水紋牌For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A RARE BLACK AND PALE CELADON JADE 'HIPPOCAMP' BELT BUCKLEQing Dynasty or earlierThe buckle of pale celadon hue with dark brown inclusions, recess carved in intaglio form with a hippocamp.5cm (2in) wideFootnotes:清或早期 玉海馬帶扣For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A WHITE JADE OVAL 'SCHOLAR' PLAQUE18th/19th centuryFinely carved in low relief to one side with a scholar on a log raft amongst turbulent waves, below swirling clouds and a confronting chilong border, the reverse with a four-line poetic inscription and repeated twin chilong motif.5.2cm (2 1/8in) long.Footnotes:十八/十九世紀 白玉高士圖牌「九曲黃河裡，仙槎自去來。瑶天真不遠，空際結樓台」牌For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A PALE CELADON JADE 'BOY' PLAQUE AND AN OVAL 'BUDDHIST EMBLEMS' PLAQUEQing DynastyThe figurative plaque carved in relief to depict a boy with a smiling face, his two hands raised in playful excitement, the oval plaque finely incised to depict a parasol above ribboned fish, treasure vase, victory banner and lotus spray.The boy 12cm (4 3/4in) long (2).Footnotes:清 青白玉童子珮及吉祥紋珮For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A PALE CELADON JADE 'HEHE ERXIAN' GROUPMid-Qing DynastyCarved in openwork with the two smiling twins seated side by side, the reverse with a bird amongst fruiting lingzhi stems. 6cm (2 3/8in) wide.Footnotes:清中期 青白玉雕和合二仙The Property of an English FamilyProvenance: Harry and Isabel Johnston, Liverpool, purchased in London in the early 1900s, and thence by descentFor further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A JADE 'MYTHICAL BEAST' CARVING AND A JADE 'HOUND' CARVINGMing and Qing DynastyThe seated beast facing forwards and with its tail flicked over the rear, the stone of grey-green and creamy-russet hue, an aperture running through the carving below the jaw; the recumbent hound modelled with tightly coiled tail and head turned slightly to the left, the stone of creamy hue with darker russet inclusions and veining. The hound 6cm (2 3/8in) long. (2).Footnotes:明及清 玉瑞獸及玉臥犬For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A PALE CELADON JADE 'CHILONG' HANDLED CUP16th/17th century Of oval form set on a short foot, carved around the body with archaistic scroll designs, the handle in the form of a chilong biting the rim, the pale green stone with areas of russet veining and cloudy mottling in the stone.10cm (4in) wide across the handle.Footnotes:十六/十七世紀 玉螭耳盃For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A PALE GREEN AND BLACK JADE BELTHOOK17th/18th centuryThe gently undulating shaft carved with a striding chilong, facing a dragon head terminal, the mottled stone of pale cream and green hue, with black inclusions.14cm (5 1/2in) longFootnotes:十七/十八世紀 青玉帶鉤For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A RETICULATED WHITE JADE PLAQUE18th/19th centuryCarved in openwork with confronting bats and sinuous chilong flanking chimes and entwined coins, all surrounding central panels each inscribed with two characters, tianxi and daji, which may be translated respectively as 'heavenly bliss' and 'great happiness'.7.5cm (3in) long.Footnotes:十八/十九世紀 白玉雕「天喜大吉」牌For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com

A GROUP OF MINIATURE JADE AND JADEITE CARVINGS17th century and laterComprising: a tripod incense burner and cover; a handled cup; a white jade lotus washer; a jade lotus pod carving; and a hairpin with a jadeite terminal.The washer 5cm (2in) long. (6).Footnotes:十七世紀及之後 袖珍玉雕及翠玉雕 一組For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com