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China: Shang Dynasty [ 1600-1100 BC ]
Diameter: 6in [ 15.3cm ]
A mottled jade axe, qi, with three pierced holes, the flaring stone ending a bevelled cutting edge, each side with a convex surface, the polished stone of translucent tone, the veining with yellow, russet brown, grey and celadon colours.
China: Shang Dynasty [ 1600-1100 BC ]
Diameter: 6.1/4in [ 16cm ]
A yellow jade axe of tapering form, the thicker end with two bevelled grooves above two horizontal incised lines, the stone varying from a light russet to a yellowish-green tone with white specks to the interior.
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China: Warring States Period [ 475-221 BC ]
Diameter: 5 1/2in [ 14cm ]
A jade bi disc, worked in relief on both sides with a raised whorl pattern between two incised lines, the mottled stone varying in colour from a greyish-buff, to a deep russet red, to a burnt orange and a yellowish-green tone.
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China: Western Han Period [ 206BC - AD8 ]
Diameter: 5.1/2in [ 14cm ]
A jade bi disc, worked in relief on both sides with a studded design within two incised lines, the mottled stone varying in colour from a deep red, to a burnt orange, to a mushroom brown and yellow tone.
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China: Warring States [ 475-221 BC ]
Height: 2.1/2in [ 6.3cm ]
A speckled white jade pendant in the form of a coiled dragon, the beast biting its own tail, the twin horns curved elegantly around the top, the elongated face of the beast well rendered, the underside with a concave recess.
China: Late Tang to Yuan Dynasty, 9th to 14th Century
Height: 2.1/4in [ 5.8cm ]
A rare translucent white jade attachment modelled as a "bird man", the figure with a coiled diadem, its arms drawn beneath its head, a small bird carved in relief above the well defined wings and tail feathers, all bound together with a silk tie, the stone with brown veining.
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China: Tang/Song Dynasty [ 618-1279 ]
Height: 3.1/9in [ 7.9cm ]
A translucent celadon and russet jade model of Zhong Kui, the demon queller, the bearded mythical figure standing in long flowing robes and wearing a tabbed cap, a sword in both hands, his right foot resting on the back of a crouching horned demon.
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China: Tang/early Song Dynasty [ 618-1279 ]
Height: 3.1/8in [ 7.9cm ]
A white jade model of a recumbent horse with its head bowed slightly to the right, three legs tucked under its body and the left front hoof resting against the head, the tail whipped over the right haunch, the forelock curled around its ears and the mane falling either side of the neck.
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China: Song to early Ming Dynasty, 10th to 15th Century
Height: 2.3/4in [ 7cm ]
A white jade model of a dancing bearded Central Asian figure wearing a cap, the long-sleeved robe belted at the waist and terminating in flared trousers, the right arm flung behind his head, the left brought across his chest, his right leg slightly raised.
China: Song/early Ming Dynasty, 10th to 15th Century
Height: 2.3/8in [ 6cm ]
A translucent bluish-celadon and russet jade model of a recumbent crane, its long neck twisted around to grasp a fruiting peach spray, the wings curved to join at the back above the tail feather, the legs tucked beneath the body, the details well rendered.