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A Chinese pale celadon jade and hardwood hat stand, the jade 17th century, the wood stand later, the shallow dome elaborately

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Lot 173

A Chinese pale celadon jade and hardwood hat stand, the jade 17th century, the wood stand later, the shallow dome elaborately carved with two scaly dragons writhing amidst cloud scrolls, the stand with a central knop on a drum-shaped base, 40cm high x 17cm diameter. Cf. Chinese Jade Throughout the Ages, an Exhibition Organised by The Arts Council of Great Britain and The Oriental Ceramic Society, no.463 for an example in the British Museum. See also The Palace Museum Collection, Beijing, no.51.

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A Chinese jade snuff bottle, 18th / 19th century, with a rose quartz stopper, one side carved with two figures, a bat and a b

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Lot 204

A Chinese jade snuff bottle, 18th / 19th century, with a rose quartz stopper, one side carved with two figures, a bat and a bird beside rockwork beneath a flowering tree, 7cm.

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A good Chinese pebble jade snuff bottle, 18th / 19th century, carved with Shoulao holding a staff beneath a pine tree in a mo

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Lot 206

A good Chinese pebble jade snuff bottle, 18th / 19th century, carved with Shoulao holding a staff beneath a pine tree in a mountainous landscape, the celadon coloured stone with russet markings, 7.5cm.

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A fine Chinese white jade snuff bottle, 19th century, carved with a viewing pavilion on a mountainside with a bat flying abov

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Lot 329

A fine Chinese white jade snuff bottle, 19th century, carved with a viewing pavilion on a mountainside with a bat flying above, the reverse undecorated, a red glass stopper, 8.1cm. Paper label for S Marchant & Son.

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A Chinese celadon jade Three Friends of Winter vase, 18th century, carved as two sections, one a pine trunk, the other prunus

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Lot 334

A Chinese celadon jade Three Friends of Winter vase, 18th century, carved as two sections, one a pine trunk, the other prunus, each with gnarled branches of needles and blossoms, at the base a phoenix stands on rocks and on a lingzhi fungus, and with a leafy bamboo stem to the reverse, 12.5cm. Provenance: from an important European private collection formed in the 19th century by a Russian nobleman and diplomat.

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A Chinese pale celadon jade carving of a qilin, 18th century, seated with a raised head and open mouth, the front paws sightl

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Lot 335

A Chinese pale celadon jade carving of a qilin, 18th century, seated with a raised head and open mouth, the front paws sightly turned in and the tail curling upwards, with a pronounced spine, the body and neck lightly incised with scales, and the stone with slight russet markings to the face, the base later inscribed with calligraphy, 8.3cm. Provenance: an important European private collection formed in the 19th century by a Russian nobleman and diplomat. Cf. S Marchant & Son`s 85th Exhibition of Chinese Jades from Tang to Qing, p.100 for an example dated to the Tang/Song dynasty.

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A Chinese pale celadon jade cup, Ming dynasty c.16th century, formed as a prunus blossom and surrounded by openwork stems and

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Lot 336

A Chinese pale celadon jade cup, Ming dynasty c.16th century, formed as a prunus blossom and surrounded by openwork stems and leaves with four further flowerheads, inventory no.30121, 12.5cm. Provenance: an important European private collection formed in the 19th century by a Russian nobleman and diplomat. Cf. The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Jadeware II, no.198 for a similar Ming example and another, J Rawson, Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing, p.389, fig. 7.

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A fine Chinese mottled grey jade cage cup, 17th / 18th century, formed as a peach surrounded by elaborate openwork stalks and

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Lot 337

A fine Chinese mottled grey jade cage cup, 17th / 18th century, formed as a peach surrounded by elaborate openwork stalks and leaves issuing flowerheads, buds and with a crane perched to one side, some losses to the underside, 11.7cm. Provenance: an important European private collection formed in the 19th century by a Russian nobleman and diplomat.

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A Chinese jade vase-shaped plaque, 18th / 19th century, from a wall panel with scrolling handles, a shallow bowl with a silve

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Lot 338

A Chinese jade vase-shaped plaque, 18th / 19th century, from a wall panel with scrolling handles, a shallow bowl with a silver-coloured metal rim and another incised with fruiting peach branches, some damages, 13.5cm. (3) Provenance: an important European private collection formed in the 19th century by a Russian nobleman and diplomat.

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A fine Chinese celadon jade carving of three rams, 18th century, depicting two young rams recumbent beside an adult, the thre

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Lot 339

A fine Chinese celadon jade carving of three rams, 18th century, depicting two young rams recumbent beside an adult, the three beasts with their feet neatly tucked beneath their bodies, the celadon stone with russet markings to the larger beast, 10.5cm. Together with a wood stand. (2) Provenance: an English private collection. For related jade carvings of three rams see The Complete Collection of Treasures at the Palace Museum, Jadeware III, pl.88. The ram is a symbol of filial piety, kindness and patience. The three rams or san yang relate to the sun and to male children.

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A Chinese celadon jade carving of a seated bird, 18th century, looking forward and holding a branch in its beak, the feathers

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Lot 340

A Chinese celadon jade carving of a seated bird, 18th century, looking forward and holding a branch in its beak, the feathers finely defined, the stone with russet markings, 7.2cm.

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Two Chinese jade animal carvings, 19th century, one depicting a cat with her kitten, the other of a mythical beast, 6.2cm. (2

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Lot 342

Two Chinese jade animal carvings, 19th century, one depicting a cat with her kitten, the other of a mythical beast, 6.2cm. (2)

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A Chinese yellow jade carving of a qilin, 19th / 20th century, crisply carved with a flowing sinuous body, recumbent with the

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Lot 343

A Chinese yellow jade carving of a qilin, 19th / 20th century, crisply carved with a flowing sinuous body, recumbent with the head turned looking backwards, the legs tucked beneath the body, terminating in hooves, the tail with incised hair, decorated all over with stylized scrolls, 9.6cm. Provenance: a private collection, London. The qilin is a mythical and auspicious Chinese creature with ox`s hooves, a dragon`s head, antlers and a scaly body. They are recorded in Chinese literature from the Western Zhou period, and became a popular subject in jade carvings during the Qing dynasty.

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A fine Chinese white jade carving of a monkey, Qianlong 1736-95, kneeling and holding a large peach in his hands, facing forw

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Lot 344

A fine Chinese white jade carving of a monkey, Qianlong 1736-95, kneeling and holding a large peach in his hands, facing forward with a knitted brow and his hair defined along his spine, 6.5cm. Provenance: an English private collection. The monkey (hou) is an important Chinese symbol, its name being a pun for a high-ranking official. The monkey offering a peach (shoutao), is a sacred symbol of longevity. Cf. The Avery Brundage Collection, for a related green nephrite example.

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A good Chinese celadon jade carving of two pomegranates, 17th/18th century, issuing from a leafy stem that also bears two flo

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Lot 345

A good Chinese celadon jade carving of two pomegranates, 17th/18th century, issuing from a leafy stem that also bears two flowers, the fruit are split to reveal seeds, the stone with russet markings, 7cm. Split pomegranates represent the rebus Liukai baizi (Pomegranate revealing is one hundred sons). A related group is illustrated in De Bisscop, Chinese Jade and Scroll Paintings from the Dongxi Collection, no.59, p. 102.

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A Chinese celadon jade carving of a ram, 18th / early 19th century, recumbent with his legs tucked beneath the body, facing f

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Lot 346

A Chinese celadon jade carving of a ram, 18th / early 19th century, recumbent with his legs tucked beneath the body, facing forward, and with the horns curling back to rest upon his rump, the beard, ears and hooves well defined, the stone flecked with russet markings, 10.2cm. Together with a hardwood stand. (2) Provenance: an English private collection. Cf. The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Jadeware III, no.87 for a related example.

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A good Chinese celadon jade carving of a camel, 18th century, lying down and with its neck reaching round to the right, a sma

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Lot 347

A good Chinese celadon jade carving of a camel, 18th century, lying down and with its neck reaching round to the right, a small cat curled around its back, the animal`s tail finely incised and the hooves well defined beneath the body, 9.2cm. Provenance: an English private collection.

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A rare Chinese celadon jade carving of a dog, Ming dynasty 1368-1644, recumbent with its front legs outstretched, looking bac

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Lot 348

A rare Chinese celadon jade carving of a dog, Ming dynasty 1368-1644, recumbent with its front legs outstretched, looking back towards his curled tail, the slender body with the ribs defined, the stone with brown inclusions, 7.1cm.

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A Chinese pale celadon jade bowl, 18th / early 19th century, with slightly flared sides on a short footrim, 11cm. Provenance:

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Lot 353

A Chinese pale celadon jade bowl, 18th / early 19th century, with slightly flared sides on a short footrim, 11cm. Provenance: an English private collection.

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A fine and large Chinese pale celadon jade dish, 18th / early 19th century, formed from an even toned stone, thinly worked wi

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Lot 354

A fine and large Chinese pale celadon jade dish, 18th / early 19th century, formed from an even toned stone, thinly worked with an everted rim and straight rectangular section foot, 25.1cm. Together with a hardwood stand. (2) Provenance: an English private collection.

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A Chinese curved jade huang, probably Warring States period, the arched plaque with a single suspension hole and carved with

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Lot 355

A Chinese curved jade huang, probably Warring States period, the arched plaque with a single suspension hole and carved with regular rows of bosses, 34cm.

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A pair of Chinese white jade reticulated plaques, 20th century, carved as scrolling foliage, 7.1cm. (2)

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Lot 360

A pair of Chinese white jade reticulated plaques, 20th century, carved as scrolling foliage, 7.1cm. (2)

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Seven Chinese hardstone carvings, including a jadeite gourd pendant, a jasper cicada, and five jade items, 6cm max. (7) The s

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Lot 361

Seven Chinese hardstone carvings, including a jadeite gourd pendant, a jasper cicada, and five jade items, 6cm max. (7) The stone has not been tested for colour enhancement.

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A fine Chinese Imperial celadon jade ruyi sceptre, 18th / 19th century, the slender curved sceptre elegantly carved with a po

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Lot 362

A fine Chinese Imperial celadon jade ruyi sceptre, 18th / 19th century, the slender curved sceptre elegantly carved with a poem by the Qianlong Emperor, within a well defined border, the shaft carved in relief with iris, lingzhi and other flowers issuing from a small group of rocks, and with a silk tassel to one end, the calligraphy with traces of gilding, 36.8cm. Provenance: a private collection, London. The poem, included in Yuzhi shiji (Poetry Collection by His Majesty), is titled Yong Bairu Ruyi (Praise the White Jade Ruyi), reads: `Ying Chi He Tian Yu, Liang Gong Zhuo Qu Qiong. Wei Jian Dai Wei Cuo, Ri Bai Zi Han Ying. Di Ji Gong Sun Bian, Hai Chi Hui Zi Ming. Zhi Hui Gong Dai Yu, Jing Mo Zu Chen Qing`. Which approximately translates as: `This piece of Hetian jade, about a foot long, has been carefully worked by the best artisan, into a beautiful piece of jade hook. In the world filled with different voices, such as the arguments of the ancient political debaters Gongsun and Huizi, this Ruyi, as a symbol of the authority, conducts without any need of speech, displays the beauty of silence and serenity`. The seals translate as Gu Xiang (Fragrance of Antiquity) and Tai Piao or Tai Pu (Supreme Simplicity). With thanks to Ching-Yi Huang of SOAS for her help in cataloguing this lot. The ruyi sceptre is a wish granting wand and amongst the most auspicious of Chinese symbols. Ruyi literally means `as you wish` and implies perfect satisfaction. The head is usually shaped as a lingzhi fungus, an important symbol of longevity, and the sceptres are often decorated with further auspicious Buddhist symbols such as bats and peaches. Ruyi were customarily given to the emperor and empress on occasions such as birthdays, and also used as gifts among other members if the Qing court. This is a Premium Lot. If you wish to bid on this lot please refer to page 3.

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A fine Chinese white jade peach box and cover, Qianlong 1736-95, crisply carved as a large flattened fruit issuing from a gna

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Lot 374

A fine Chinese white jade peach box and cover, Qianlong 1736-95, crisply carved as a large flattened fruit issuing from a gnarled branch and with small leaves to the base and cover, a small bat creeps upon the surface, 10cm. (2) Provenance: Spink & Son Ltd., bears paper label. Bats and peaches are auspicious symbols in China and often seen depicted together. The bat or fu symbolises blessings, while the peach or shoutao stands for longevity. The combination of the two results in the proverb fushou shangquan, May you possess both blessings and longevity.

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A Chinese pale celadon jade cage cup, 16th / 17th century, carved as a flowerhead around which small blossoms and gnarled bra

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Lot 382

A Chinese pale celadon jade cage cup, 16th / 17th century, carved as a flowerhead around which small blossoms and gnarled branches grow, together with a hardwood stand, minor damages, 8cm. (2)

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A Chinese white jade model of a crane, perhaps 18th century, its legs tucked beneath its body, its head turned back over its

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Lot 383

A Chinese white jade model of a crane, perhaps 18th century, its legs tucked beneath its body, its head turned back over its shoulder, and holding a fruiting peach branch in its beak, 4.2cm. Together with a wood stand. (2)

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A Chinese pale celadon jade carving of a recumbent horse, 18th / 19th century, with its head turned and with a monkey clamber

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Lot 384

A Chinese pale celadon jade carving of a recumbent horse, 18th / 19th century, with its head turned and with a monkey clambering over its back, with a wood stand, 5cm. (2) The horse and the monkey, mashang feng hau, forms the rebus `may the rank of Marquis immediately be conferred upon you`.

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A rare Chinese yellow jade brushpot, late Qing dynasty, the cylindrical body finely carved with two panels, one containing ir

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Lot 386

A rare Chinese yellow jade brushpot, late Qing dynasty, the cylindrical body finely carved with two panels, one containing iris and rockwork, the other with columns of calligraphy, the calligraphy picked out in gold, the stone with russet and brown markings towards the base, 9.7cm high, 5.7cm diameter. Provenance: a private collection, London.

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A rare Chinese pale celadon jade hair ornament, Tang dynasty 618-907 AD, in the form of a crouching dove with wings slightly

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Lot 387

A rare Chinese pale celadon jade hair ornament, Tang dynasty 618-907 AD, in the form of a crouching dove with wings slightly spread, its head tilted back and its fantail with scrolls to the side, the stone flecked with russet markings, 5.8cm. Together with a modern hardwood stand. (2) Provenance: Mrs and Mrs J W Alsdorf, Chicago. Christie`s, London, 1979. Exhibited: The Arts of the Tang Dynasty, Los Angeles County Museum, 1957, no.292. Cf. The Complete Collection of Treasures at the Palace Museum, Beijing, vol II, Jadeware, p.36, no. 33 for a closely related object.

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A Chinese pale celadon jade carving of a finger citron, probably 19th century, 6cm.

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Lot 393

A Chinese pale celadon jade carving of a finger citron, probably 19th century, 6cm.

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A Chinese pale celadon jade snuff bottle, 19th century, carved as one large and one small melon issuing from a leafy stalk, a

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Lot 394

A Chinese pale celadon jade snuff bottle, 19th century, carved as one large and one small melon issuing from a leafy stalk, and with a butterfly to one side, 5cm.

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A Chinese white jade plaque, 18th / 19th century, one side carved with a boy and a bat, the reverse with a single xi (joy) ch

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Lot 396

A Chinese white jade plaque, 18th / 19th century, one side carved with a boy and a bat, the reverse with a single xi (joy) character, and with a phoenix surmount, 6.5cm.

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A rare Chinese white jade plaque, 17th century, depicting Garuda sitting cross-legged with spread wings and beneath scrolling

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Lot 397

A rare Chinese white jade plaque, 17th century, depicting Garuda sitting cross-legged with spread wings and beneath scrolling leaves, 4.1cm. Provenance: a private collection, London.

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An unusual Chinese jade tear-shaped dish, probably 19th century, the shallow dish surface edged with a key fret in a mottled

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Lot 398

An unusual Chinese jade tear-shaped dish, probably 19th century, the shallow dish surface edged with a key fret in a mottled grey-black jade and supported on a base of slender foliage in celadon jade, 7.6cm. Provenance: a private collection, London.

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A Chinese yellow jade belthook, 19th / 20th century, with an animal head terminal and russet markings to the rear, and a smal

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Lot 399

A Chinese yellow jade belthook, 19th / 20th century, with an animal head terminal and russet markings to the rear, and a small yellow jade bat pendant, with another creature carved in russet to the reverse, 6.7cm. (2) Provenance: a private collection, London.

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A Chinese yellow jade belt hook, 19th century, in two sections with an animal head terminal, 9.5cm. (2)

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Lot 400

A Chinese yellow jade belt hook, 19th century, in two sections with an animal head terminal, 9.5cm. (2)

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Three Chinese jade animal carvings, 19th / 20th century, one of two geese on a lotus leaf, another of two cats, the third of

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Lot 401

Three Chinese jade animal carvings, 19th / 20th century, one of two geese on a lotus leaf, another of two cats, the third of two squirrels, 6.5cm. (3)

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A pair of Chinese grey-green jade vases and covers, 19th / 20th century, with loose ring handles and flattened bodies, carved

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Lot 404

A pair of Chinese grey-green jade vases and covers, 19th / 20th century, with loose ring handles and flattened bodies, carved with taotie masks beneath bands of ruyi and stiff leaves, 16.5cm. (4)

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A rare Chinese pale celadon jade carving of a lotus rhizome, 18th century, former from four lobes around which leaves and flo

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Lot 431

A rare Chinese pale celadon jade carving of a lotus rhizome, 18th century, former from four lobes around which leaves and flowers and a single seed pod are tied from one end, the stone with russet markings, raised on a wood stand, 16.5cm. (2) Provenance: formerly in a European private collection. For similar examples, see Lin, Jade: Ch`ing Dynasty Treasures, no. 38, p. 102; Na, Wu and Ch`en, Materworks of Chinese Jade in the National Palace Museum, no. 31; and Zhang, Mingdai Yuqi, pl. 135, p. 183.

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A Chinese grey and black jade carving of a cat, 18th century, reclining and turned to one side, with the paws to the front, t

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Lot 433

A Chinese grey and black jade carving of a cat, 18th century, reclining and turned to one side, with the paws to the front, together with a wood stand, 4.8cm. (2) Provenance: formerly in the collection, formed in the 1930s, of an English gentleman.

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A Chinese white jade ruyi-shaped plaque, 18th/19th century, carved in relief with a bat amongst two peaches and leafy stalks,

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Lot 435

A Chinese white jade ruyi-shaped plaque, 18th/19th century, carved in relief with a bat amongst two peaches and leafy stalks, 13.2cm. Provenance: formerly in the collection, formed in the 1930s, of an English gentleman.

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A Chinese white jade carving of two geese, 19th century, sitting on a lotus leaf and with the larger holding a lotus flower i

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Lot 438

A Chinese white jade carving of two geese, 19th century, sitting on a lotus leaf and with the larger holding a lotus flower in her beak, 6cm.

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A Chinese celadon jade carving of Guanyin, 19th / 20th century, sitting wearing flowing robes, holding a ruyi sceptre and rai

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Lot 439

A Chinese celadon jade carving of Guanyin, 19th / 20th century, sitting wearing flowing robes, holding a ruyi sceptre and raised on a lotus throne, 14.5cm.

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A Chinese polished white jade carving of a young lady, 19th / 20th century, sitting on rocks holding a ruyi sceptre and with

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Lot 440

A Chinese polished white jade carving of a young lady, 19th / 20th century, sitting on rocks holding a ruyi sceptre and with a small boy reading a book at her side, her hair well defined, 16cm.

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A small Chinese white jade carving, 19th / 20th century, formed as a boy climbing on the back of a lion dog, the stone with r

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Lot 441

A small Chinese white jade carving, 19th / 20th century, formed as a boy climbing on the back of a lion dog, the stone with russet skin to the base, the boy carrying a large ruyi fungus over his shoulder, 6.2cm. Provenance: a private collection, London.

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A Chinese pale celadon jade carving and a small boy, 18th / 19th century, carrying a branch of lingzhi and a finger citron on

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Lot 442

A Chinese pale celadon jade carving and a small boy, 18th / 19th century, carrying a branch of lingzhi and a finger citron on his shoulder, 7cm.

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A rare Chinese hardwood fan stand, from a throne room set, 18th century, in zitan and other hard woods, well carved as a recu

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Lot 449

A rare Chinese hardwood fan stand, from a throne room set, 18th century, in zitan and other hard woods, well carved as a recumbent caparisoned elephant, with his head turned to dexter and with a small vase upon his back, the base carved in relief with stylized mythical beasts and bands of ruyi heads, damage to the vase, 57cm. (2) Provenance: a private German collection. Cf. L Yang and E Capon, Translucent World, Chinese Jade from the Forbidden City, no.106 for a pair of red lacquer examples with decorative fans flanking an imperial throne. During the Qing dynasty elephants carrying vases on their backs appeared in processions to celebrate the emperor Qianlong`s birthday. Throne room sets usually consist of a throne in the centre, a screen at the back; and on either side of the throne, an elephant statue with a vase on its back (symbolizing universal peace), a standing fan, a luduan unicorn statue, and a censer. This assemblage is commonly referred to as the "throne-room group". See also: China, The Three Emperors 1662-1795, p.391, where throne furniture and settings are discussed in more detail.

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A good Chinese white jade snuff bottle, 18th / early 19th century, carved as an aubergine issuing from a mottled grey husk, 6

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Lot 452

A good Chinese white jade snuff bottle, 18th / early 19th century, carved as an aubergine issuing from a mottled grey husk, 6.5cm. Provenance: an English private collection.

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A Chinese white jade ring, 19th / 20th century, carved with key fret bands and pierced with a suspension hole, 3.9cm. Provena

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Lot 453

A Chinese white jade ring, 19th / 20th century, carved with key fret bands and pierced with a suspension hole, 3.9cm. Provenance: a private collection, London.

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A Chinese celadon jade boulder, 18th / 19th century, carved as a peach with a flowering branch and two birds, and with four c

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Lot 455

A Chinese celadon jade boulder, 18th / 19th century, carved as a peach with a flowering branch and two birds, and with four columns of calligraphy to the reverse, the stone with flecks of black and rust, 7cm.

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A large Chinese white jade dragon plaque, 19th / 20th century, crisply carved with a single scaly confronting five-clawed dra

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Lot 456

A large Chinese white jade dragon plaque, 19th / 20th century, crisply carved with a single scaly confronting five-clawed dragon in a circular panel to one side, and with calligraphy to the reverse, the square surmount pierced with a suspension hole, the base with finely pierced fretwork, 13.1cm. Provenance: a private collection, London.

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A Chinese Moghul pale celadon jade dagger hilt, 18th century, of curved form with scrolling quillons and a rounded pommel, in

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Lot 457

A Chinese Moghul pale celadon jade dagger hilt, 18th century, of curved form with scrolling quillons and a rounded pommel, inlaid with turquoise jewels, some losses to the turquoise, 12.5cm.

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A Moghul style spinach-green jade handle, 19th century, the cylindrical shaft incised in gilt with elaborate gold tracery, a

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Lot 459

A Moghul style spinach-green jade handle, 19th century, the cylindrical shaft incised in gilt with elaborate gold tracery, a chip to the flange of one end, 10.5cm.

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A fine Chinese pale celadon jade mythical animal group, Qianlong 1736-95, crisply carved as a recumbent beast with its head t

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Lot 461

A fine Chinese pale celadon jade mythical animal group, Qianlong 1736-95, crisply carved as a recumbent beast with its head turned facing its pup which stands upon its back, his tail and mane finely incised and the body issuing flame-like motifs and lingzhi, the pale stone with dark speckled inclusions, 14cm. Together with a later wood stand. (2) Provenance: an English private collection. Carvings of animals with their young were a popular theme during the Ming and Qing dynasties. A large lion together with a small lion represents the wish for the recipient and their descendants to achieve high rank.

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A Chinese jade peach-shaped box and cover, 18th century, carved from a single piece of stone and divided into two halves, joi

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Lot 462

A Chinese jade peach-shaped box and cover, 18th century, carved from a single piece of stone and divided into two halves, joined by a loose ring handle, the surface carved in relief with small peaches, blossoms and five bats, chip to the inner flange, 17.5cm. Cf. M Wilson, Chinese Jades, p. 56, for a white jade peach box in the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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A fine and rare Chinese white jade gourd-shaped Bats and Clouds vase, Qianlong 1736-95, the surface carved in shallow relief

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Lot 465

A fine and rare Chinese white jade gourd-shaped Bats and Clouds vase, Qianlong 1736-95, the surface carved in shallow relief with six bats flying amidst fungus-shaped clouds, the rim with a band of key fret and raised on a low oval footrim, 15.5cm. Together with a hardwood stand. (2) Provenance: an English private collection. Paper label for John Sparks Ltd. The Chinese word for bottle gourd, hulu, is a pun for both `blessings and wealth`. Used together with bats, fu, it can mean `may you have blessings and wealth for ten thousand generations`. This is re-emphasised by the clouds which represent fortune or luck. Cf. An Illustrated Record of the Stanley Charles Nott Collection of Chinese Jades, p.238 for another jade gourd-shaped vase also carved with bats amidst clouds.

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A fine Chinese white jade ring, probably early 19th century, each side carved with characters, 4.7cm. Provenance: a private c

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Lot 466

A fine Chinese white jade ring, probably early 19th century, each side carved with characters, 4.7cm. Provenance: a private collection, London.

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An Exceptionally Fine Chinese Imperial Jade Brushwasher, Qing dynasty, the base with a four character Qianlong nian zhi mark

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Lot 468

An Exceptionally Fine Chinese Imperial Jade Brushwasher, Qing dynasty, the base with a four character Qianlong nian zhi mark in lishu or clerical script and of the period 1736-95, 15cm across, 6.1cm high. The body of a translucent beige-white nephrite with warm brown markings applied to one end. The hexafoil form set on four highly formalised lingzhi-shaped feet, the rim set with two foliate flanges along the longer sides carved in low relief in archaistic style, the two longer sides with elaborate taotie heads, the ears and fang-like protusions in the form of stylized kui dragons, all suspended from rings attached to an upper formalised lingzhi head. Provenance: Previously in a private collection in Florida. Catalogue Note: For another water vessel of similar form in the Imperial Collection, Beijing, with a closely related design of low relief taotie hanging from a ring and set beneath a remarkably similar rim flange, see Zhongguo yuqi quanji, Jade, Vol. 6, Qing dynasty, p.218, pl.318. Compare the rare four character mark carved in lishu or clerical script with examples from the Palace Museum. Cf. L Yang and E Capon, Translucent World, Chinese Jade from the Forbidden City, no.111. This script style was also commonly used in the addition of Imperial compositions to vessels, mounts and stands under the Qianlong Emperor, see The Complete Collection of Treasures of the Palace Museum, Jadeware (III), nos. 75 and 78, where the characters Qianlong are very similarly written on two massive boulder carvings. The use of staining to either enhance natural pebble skin or to simulate pebble material was well established by the Song dynasty. During the Qing dynasty, and particularly during Qianlong`s reign, staining appears regularly on a series of nephrite wares, many of which are still in the Imperial Collection, as a standard aesthetic and symbolic option. This is a Premium Lot. If you wish to bid on this lot please refer to page 3.

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A Fine Chinese White Jade Conjoined Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period 1736-95, 19cm high, 23.5cm overall. Togethe

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Lot 469

A Fine Chinese White Jade Conjoined Vase and Cover, Qing Dynasty, Qianlong Period 1736-95, 19cm high, 23.5cm overall. Together with a hardwood stand. Formed from a single white stone as two square sections with vertical ribs to the body, joined by four reticulated plaques, and with four loose ring handles suspended from butterflies, the cover with a handle around which a sinuous dragon coils as it holds a lingzhi in its jaws, the cover bears a paper exhibition label. The hardwood stand carved with lingzhi fungus and raised on four feet. (3) Provenance: Hinton Daniell Stewart (1835-1926) of Strathgarry, Perthshire, and thence by descent. Hinton Stewart went to China as a young man and is believed to have acquired this piece on his return to the UK in the 1880s. He founded the firm of Stewart Thompson and Sons, Manchester cotton merchants. Exhibited: 11th May 1886, on loan by D J Kay. This is a Premium Lot. If you wish to bid on this lot please refer to page 3.

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