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Carved from pale gray-green stone with cloudy white mottling and black and brown rivering throughout, the mountain landscape with high rising peaks and numerous figures and pavillions amid foliage on both sides, with the seal of the Emperor Qianlong above a long inscription on one side, the reverse with a further inscription and a seal, one seal referring to the eightieth year of the Emperor Qianlong,corresponding to the year 1784.

Jade Mountain Illustrating the Gathering of Scholars at the Lanting Pavilion, 1790

China

G210

Bowl, covered, translucent white jade, carved with Buddhistic symbols. Cat.card reads a,b; locat. of b?

Bowl with Base, 18th century

China

G210

Calabash or gourd, white jade, with carvings of plant forms and animals in high relief.

Water Basin, late 18th century

China

G210

Brush Washer. Bowl of celadon jade carved with flowers, leaves, and bamboo in high relief; incised foliate design on body of bowl which has a shaped rim.

Brush Washer, 18th century

China

G210

Mughal style carving with bodhisattva and tendril motif

Covered Vase, late 19th century

China

G210

dark green jade, traces of earthlike substance

Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 206 BCE - 220 CE

China

G215

snuff bottle carved with two men in ladnscape; brown and green jade; H. 3 in. tourmaline and silver stopper

Snuff Bottle, 1750-1825

China

G216

Brush holder, white jade carved with design of landscape showing mountain rocks, flowers and Ling-Chih, the plant of Long Life.

Brush Pot, 1736-1795

China

G210

oval face with large nose and long ears, dimple on chin; one hole at bottom of each ear; one hole at top and bottom of each side; dark green in color with brown on PL side of nose at bottom and PR upper forehead

Maskette, c. 550 - 900

Maya

G260

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Stampede, 1958-59

Harry Jackson

G301

2 oval-shaped discs with flat sides; slightly wider at bottom; dark green with black streaks

Pair of Slit Disc Earrings, c. 6th-2nd century BCE

Thailand

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2 oval-shaped discs with flat sides; slightly wider at bottom; light green with red/orange areas/streaks

Pair of Slit Disc Earrings, c. 6th-2nd century BCE

Thailand

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light olive-green mottled with dark brown; a band of fine carving around neck; high foot; flaring top; possibly Han period but probably Sung in imitation of Han.

Zhi vase, 960-1279

China

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Vase, emerald green spinach jade, with cover. On each side of the body a phoenix in flight surrounded by cloud forms and trailing streamers in relief. Handles and finial of bold peony buds deeply undercut.

Covered Vase, 1736-1795

China

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Vase flattened urn-shaped, of white jade, with cover surmounted by a small tiger, symbol of Imperial power. Ornament in form of twisted coral branches at sides; upon these branches are carved four very small tigers. On body of vase is carving in very low relief of fisherman in a boat beneath low-hanging clouds. Wooden base.

Covered Vase, 1736-1795

China

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Snuff bottle, spinach green jade, amethyst top; stand.

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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Disc, one of a pair, spinach green jade, carved on both sides with designs of birds and flowers. Discs of this type, probably inspired by the ancient PI discs, were used for altar or table decorations. Alternate title Circular Table Screen with Stand Stand for this piece is in A10.8 MS; Labelled 34.21.3b Pair is 34.21.3

Disc, one of a pair, 1736-1795

China

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snuff bottle, yellow jade, gourd shape carved one each side with a series of radiating ridges. Solid jade handles pierced twice. Yellow jade top; stand.

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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emerald green jade, of exceptional size and quality; design etched with gold; rare begonia leaf marking.

Pilgrim Bottle, Qianlong period, 1736-1795

China

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carved rust jade, coral stopper, stand

Snuff Bottle, 1796-1820

China

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Green Jade, running into lavender (without top)

Snuff Bottle, 17th-20th century

China

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Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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Snuff Bottle. White jade. Green jade top. Carved.

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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Translucent white jade. Green jade top. Dragon carved.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-20th century

China

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White Carved Jade. Carved Coral Top.

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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conglomerate jade (commonly called 'Puddle Jade'). Red coral top.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-20th century

China

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Jade. Lavender color. Crystal Top. Both sides carved in Lotus Design.

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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green jade. Coral top. Carved with a squirrel and grape design.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-20th century

China

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Disc, one of a Pair, spinach green jade, carved on both sides with designs of birds and flowers. Discs of this type, probably inspired by the ancient PI discs, were used for altar or table decorations. Alternate title Circular Table Screen with Stand Stand for this piece is in A10.8 MS; Labelled 34.21.3b Pair is 34.21.2

Disc, one of a pair, 1736-1795

China

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Vase, covered globular temple, of jade, with standard. Surmounted by carved tiger and cub. Small rings hang from each of the two handles, which are composed of three peonies. Stands on three curved feet of conventionalized design.

Lidded vase, 1736-1795

China

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white jade carved in shape of gourd. Gold stand, top of jade and coral, fitted with ivory spoon

Snuff Bottle, 1736-1795

China

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Conglomerate red jade, carved with symbolic figures of deer, peach tree and pelican. Top fitted with ivory spoon.

Snuff Bottle, 1736-1795

China

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white jade, decorated in under cut relief with scenes symbolic of the Buddhistic paradise. Trees and strange bird forms elaborate the main design, and tiny human figures climb a winding path to the pagoda in the sky.

Brush Pot, Qianlong period, 1736-1795

China

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Base stored in A10.7; oval bowl of white jade with carved handles of simple design. It is rare to find white jade of such exquisite quality in so large a piece. From the Imperial collection of Hsuan T'ung, last emperor of China.

Bowl, 1736-1795

China

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Snuff bottle, white jade carved with a broad band in tear drop design. Turquoise top; gold stand.

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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Vase, carnelian, carved in the form of a finger citron (buddha's Hand) with peach and pomegranate ornaments. Base on A10.7 MS

Hands of Buddha (red and white), 1736-1795

China

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Jade handle with monster-mask design; incised on both sides identically; interrupted carved outline; the perforation is drilled from both sides. Ivory calcified jade with blue striation. Traces of red pigment and clay.

Handle, 1600-1046 BCE

China

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vase (a), green jade, decorated with small bird and intricately carved open work peonies and leaves, partly in red jade; cover (b); mounted on rosewood stand (c); broken

Vase, 1644-1912

China

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Table screen, white jade covered with brown skin matrix carved in relief with a scene depicting the meeting of Laozi and Hon fu Tsu in a mountainous landscape with pine trees. On the reverse side a carved swastika design on a plain ground.

Scholar's Table Screen with Stand, 1736-1795

China

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nephritic jade bracelet of good brown/russet color simply carved with 16 ideograms, all variations of 'Shou' or long life and with a slightly beaded edge

Bracelet, 3rd century

China

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'Kwan Yin poring Flask of Water' (over curling ferocious carp with dragon beneath her feet), apple green jade with emerald green and lavender patches

Kwan Yin pouring Flask of Water, 19th century

China

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brown stone, upper 3/8 intertwined dragons carved in the round; lower 5/8 octagonal with incised outdoor scene; uncarved botton; has own box; purchased with BBD funds by Qi Xiyu

Chop, Date Unknown

China

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pair of round earrings with open centers; green and white mottled jade; a mottled on top half, semitransparent light green on bottom half

Pair of Slit Disc Earrings, c. 4th century BCE - 1st century CE

Vietnam

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vase, emerald green jade with cover and small ivory base 2 x 4-1/2 in. H. 11-1/2 inches, W. 5-1/2 inches. Vase, emerald green spinach jade, with cover. On each side of the body a phoenix in flight surrounded by cloud forms and trailing streams in relief. Handles and finial of bold peony buds deeply undercut.

Vase with Base, 1736-1795

China

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Brush stand of white jade in form of mountain with trees, a scholar, and a page on one side; a stork on the reverse. Wood stand.

Mountain with Base, 1736-1795

China

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pair of round earrings with open centers; white jade

Pair of Slit Disc Earrings, c. late 20th -early 10th century BCE

Phung Nguyen (?)

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Decorative Ts'ung, translucent pale tan jade, H. 2-3/16 in., Diam. 2-3/4 in. Each of four surfaces has incised animal mask design and a poem by Chien-lung is inscribed within. 'Ceremonial piece-form of Sung broad bracelet-pale cream jade with brown cracks. [Haos ford?] Late Warring States. Probably sung with Chien Lung inscription.'

Cuff, 1644-1912

China

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light green jade necklace with eight larger beads at even intervals along its length; a bird and cylindrical bead surmount the pendant and a large cylindrical bead is opposite

Jade Necklace with Avian and Human Head Pendant, Date Unknown

Mexico

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dark and light green jade striped necklace; pendant and large tubular jade bead opposite each other

Jade Necklace with Avian Pendant, Date Unknown

Mexico

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pendant in the shape of a flying bird; a metal loop is placed through the underside neck for purposes of wearing it on a necklace

Avian Pendant, Date Unknown

Mexico

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dark green jade necklace, with light green polished axe pendant

Jade Necklace with Axe Pendant, Date Unknown

Mexico

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hole through center of each; strung together with jade earplugs (L96.173.3.1-15)

Bead, one of six, 15th century

Mexico

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hole through center of each; strung together with jade earplugs (L96.173.3.1-15)

Bead, one of six, 15th century

Mexico

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hole through center of each; strung together with jade earplugs (L96.173.3.1-15)

Bead, one of six, 15th century

Mexico

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hole through center of each; strung together with jade beads (L96.173.4.1-6)

Earplug, one of 15, 15th century

Mexico

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hole through center of each; strung together with jade earplugs (L96.173.3.1-15)

Bead, one of six, 15th century

Mexico

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hole through center of each; strung together with jade earplugs (L96.173.3.1-15)

Bead, one of six, 15th century

Mexico

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standing figure of green jade; short legs and short arms; frowning expression; wide nose; large incised blank eyes; pierced ears

Figure, 900-300 BCE

Olmec

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hole through center of each; strung together with jade earplugs (L96.173.3.1-15)

Bead, one of six, 15th century

Mexico

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hole through center of each; strung together with jade beads (96.95.8.1-6)

Earplug, one of 15, 15th century

Mexico

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hole through center of each; strung together with jade beads (L96.173.4.1-6)

Earplug, one of 15, 15th century

Mexico

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hole through center of each; strung together with jade beads (L96.173.4.1-6)

Earplug, one of 15, 15th century

Mexico

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hole through center of each; strung together with jade beads (L96.173.4.1-6)

Earplug, one of 15, 15th century

Mexico

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hole through center of each; strung together with jade beads (L96.173.4.1-6)

Earplug, one of 15, 15th century

Mexico

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hole through center of each; strung together with jade beads (L96.173.4.1-6)

Earplug, one of 15, 15th century

Mexico

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hole through center of each; strung together with jade beads (L96.173.4.1-6)

Earplug, one of 15, 15th century

Mexico

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hole through center of each; strung together with jade beads (L96.173.4.1-6)

Earplug, one of 15, 15th century

Mexico

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hole through center of each; strung together with jade beads (L96.173.4.1-6)

Earplug, one of 15, 15th century

Mexico

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hole through center of each; strung together with jade beads (L96.173.4.1-6)

Earplug, one of 15, 15th century

Mexico

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hole through center of each; strung together with jade beads (L96.173.4.1-6)

Earplug, one of 15, 15th century

Mexico

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hole through center of each; strung together with jade beads (L96.173.4.1-6)

Earplug, one of 15, 15th century

Mexico

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hole through center of each; strung together with jade beads (L96.173.4.1-6)

Earplug, one of 15, 15th century

Mexico

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hole through center of each; strung together with jade beads (L96.173.4.1-6)

Earplug, one of 15, 15th century

Mexico

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Peach stone, carved green jade, an inscription incised in gold names the recipient, one Han Wu Ti, and the donor, Hsi Wong Mu, together with details describing the presentation. The peach was the symbol of long life to the Chinese. Enclosed in an old wood case, possibly of the period, carved in form of peach with leaves; old brocade lining.

Peach and Leaf Container, with Lid and Stand, 10th-13th century

China

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dark green jade; traces of claylike substance; Form of double S-shaped dragon in silhouette, ornamented with c-spiral grain pattern on surface and hooked spirals projecting from back of piece. Biconical perforation at lower arch of dragon.

Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 206 BCE - 220 CE

China

G215

Tablet, rectangular, with relief. Pale green-gray translucent jade, partially calcified. Double-line engraved comma pattern design decorate the entire surface of the tablet (both sides).

Rectangular Pendant, 206 BCE - 220 CE

China

G215

ivory jade as white as chicken bone

Pendant in the Form of a Bird, 475-221 BCE

China

G215

ivory jade, traces of earthlike substance. adorned with network of T-shaped double spiral designs in incision and relief. Fitting slot drilled in center.

Peng Sword Guard, 475-221 BCE

China

G215

Black jade.

Hu Trapezoidal Ceremonial Blade, 1100-771 BCE

China

G215

Hook end has incised lei-wen designs and stylized dragon head in relief. Animal head is probably a tiger.

Belt Hook, 206 BCE - 220 CE

China

G215

Plain Serpentine Quartz Shallow Bowl of oval shape, with thick sides and base, the translucent brownish-green stone with darker markings, the base engraved with a four-character Qianlong mark

Brush Washer, 18th-19th century

China

G210

large square green and grey jade seal with cross-shaped faceted handle; handle has hole through top for hanging/storage and character carved into top

Official Taoist Seal, 14th century

China

G201

yellow jade, with yellow jade cover; carved with dragons in high relief. The design of five dragons dates from 12 B.C.

Covered Vase, late 18th century

China

G210

Snuff bottle, carved tourmaline with green jade stopper. Stand.

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935

China

G216

Snuff bottle. Crystal. Jade top. Hand painted figures inside. Signed and sealed.

Snuff Bottle, 1916

China

G216

carved figure, with carved ivory cap for stopper, studded with jade green; peony in one hand, fan in the other

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900

China

G216

Snuff bottle. Smokey crystal. Green Jade top. Hand painted with many figures. Signed and sealed.

Snuff Bottle, 1920

China

G216

Small jade blade with geometric design (two bands of criss-cross pattern) at the handle; incised on both sides identically; three ridged blade, one center and two side producing a beveled surface; four projecting teeth at the base, small perforation. Ivory (oyster) colored jade; trace of clay-like substance.

Ge Dagger Pendant, 1766-1122 BCE

China

G215

pendant in form of fish-like arc with tail curved into a lei-wan design; in lower lip of fish is biconical perforation; white jade, traces of earthlike substance

Pendant in the Form of a Fish, 770-221 BCE

China

G215

Finger citron of yellow jade; around body and base of vase a pattern of twining leaves and a smaller finger citron in relief. Teakwood stand.

Vase, late 18th century

China

G210

ivory jade, traces of earthlike substance.

Belt Hook, 475-221 BCE

China

G215

green jade; traces of earthlike substance

Xi Fish, 1100-771 BCE

China

G215

Censer, covered, of green jade in the form of a pagoda. The cover is in 3 sections carved with Buddhist symbol ; the finial a dragon surmonted by the praying mantis guarding the pearl of omnipotence. Body carved with all over foliate pattern, the rim with running Chinese fret. superb quality jade with begonia leaf marking. Brilliant emerald green in color.

Incense Burner in the Form of a Ding Vessel, 18th century

China

G210

Pendant in form of a stylized animal looking from above; slightly flanking out wings; on the body, incised curve-scroll design indicating the top and lower part of the body; small perforation at the beak; traces of clay; tan jade

Cicada Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

two reclining goats, apparently eating fungus - symbol of longevity. grey and black jade.

Paperweight: Deer and Fungus Motif, 17th-20th century

China

G210

97.153.32

Mountain, 17th century

China

G210

horned beast with body of a deer, head of a lion, and scaled wings; standing on waves with a book borne on clouds on its back; grey-green stone with rust-brown and cloudy white mottling

Recumbent Figure of an Auspicious Mythical Beast (Qilin), 17th century

China

G210

extended lid handle; set with two long, narrow cabochons of jade; incised Celtic design (stylized knots motif) around handle

Pitcher, 1901

Attributed to Archibald Knox; Manufacturer: William Haseler & Sons; Retailer: Liberty & Company

G379

The design of a human face is incised on only the front side; the simple features of eyes, nose, rectangular mouth are slightly raised as cut from stencil; slightly convex; pale brown jade, calcified partially; two pairs of holes in the back along the edge

Ornament decorated with human and beast masks, 3300-2000 BCE

China

G215

tan translucent jade, slightly calcified; traces of earthlike substance

Pendant in the Form of a Xi Tiger, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

Light green transluscent jade, traces of earthlike substance.

Toad Inlay, 1766-1122 BCE

China

G215

green mottled jade

Bi (Ceremonial Disk Symbolizing Heaven), 206 BCE - 220 CE

China

G215

Shape may be derived from hammer head, lance head, possible use was to scale fish. Brown jade with granulation.

Fu Axe Scepter, 1766-1122 BCE

China

G215

Translucent light green jade, partially calcified; visible crack line on one side. One of seven ts,ung in the collection.

Cong, 1122-722 BCE

China

G215

jade, arc with animal combination in open work; relief and incisions, pendant; the upper part of arc extends horizontally, curves down and upward, and terminates by confronted dragon heads with a circular ball in the mouth; open work of curved floral pattern with the two heads with crisscrossed design; slightly raised projecting cirular bosses cover the surface of the arc band; small flanking out wins; three small pendant holes, one at the center of the curve, one on each side near the ear of the dragon's head; mottled grey jade

Heng Girdle-Pendant Headpiece, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

Dark greyish-green jade. Truncated tube with slightly pyramidal exterior and short ring collars protruding from top and bottom.

Cong, 1122-722 BCE

China

G215

pale green jade

Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

Mask of a monster like animal (t'ao-tieh); carved interrupted outline; incised double line on both sides, detailed features of the mask on the front side, one at the edge of each 'jaw' of the animal mask. Calcified green jade; traces of earth like substance on the back.

Animal Face Appliqué, 1766-1122 BCE

China

G215

stylized tiger, similar to 50.46.251, further articulated; open mouthed tiger with two teeth shown; the back curves in convex form and the tail curves outward into an open worked pendant hole; incised transverse strips decorate the main body of the animal, on both sides identically; translucent green jade; traces of clay-like substance

Pendant in the Form of a Tiger, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

Translucent gray jade. Bracelet-shaped pendant terminating in stylized dragon head at one end and bird head at other. Rope pattern for dragon's body.

Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 475-221 BCE

China

G215

Ivory-tan jade.

Ceremonial Ge Dagger, 1100-771 BCE

China

G215

Straight hair pin, plain without decor. Mottled grey-green jade; it is a simple contemporary straight pin form; rounded.

Hairpin, 1523-1028 BCE

China

G215

mottled marble-yellow jade, cloud-spiral pattern covers bead

Yuanle Columnar Bead, 475-221 BCE

China

G215

green jade with brown clouds. Pair of ch'ih (hornless dragons) in high relief on surface of oblong pendant with central opening.

Bixi Disc Pendant, 206 BCE - 220 CE

China

G215

Mottled olive-green jade. Oblong plaque resembles miniature shield.

Plaque, 475-221 BCE

China

G215

translucent green jade

Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 475-221 BCE

China

G215

bamboo image inscribed; Sotheby's London, 6/12/95 Lot 516

Archer’s thumb ring, 1662-1722

China

G217

snuff bottle; rutile (hair crystal); old jade top; This variety is known as Sagenite; also called 'venus's hair stone' and 'love's arrows'

Snuff Bottle, 1800-1900

China

G216

Snuff bottle. agate. Green jade top. Carved in the form of the Hand of Buddha Fruit (citron).

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925

China

G216

bamboo, carved; green jade top in silver setting

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900

China

G216

cinnabar lacquer, carved; jade top

Snuff Bottle, 1780-1850

China

G216

coral top; amber colored glass carved on yellow glass; bat symbols

Snuff Bottle, 1780-1825

China

G216

Snuff bottle, white jade carved with a scene which depicts an extended pavillion in the moonlight; spreading branches of trees droop over the pavillion. rose quartz top; gold stand.

Snuff Bottle, 1750-1850

China

G216

Snuff bottle, cylindrical, painted white porcelain with stopper and stopper and stand. Scene of a house and figures picnicing beside a pool-green, red, yellow, blue, and a narrow band of scroll decoration at the bottom; jade stopper.

Snuff Bottle, 1760-1820

China

G216

Snuff bottle, white jade carved in a design representing the eight horses of Wang Mu four horses appearing in various attitudes on each of the two sides. Pink tourmaline top; gold stand.

Snuff Bottle, 1780-1850

China

G216

Ceremonial blade; flenged tang (handle). Mottled green jade; the blade is slightly raised in the middle and the central ridge continues to the tip of the blade; the edge (tang) ends in slightly projected flenge of 'tooth' pattern. Traces of clay-like substance.

Ceremonial Ge Dagger, 1600-1100 BCE

China

G215

translucent yellow-gray jade; traces of earthlike substance

Pendant in the Form of An Archer's Thumb Ring, 206 BCE - 220 CE

China

G215

standing figurine with turban-like head dress which flanks to the side forms a rectangular shape, hands fold in front of the lower chest; incised lines to indicate the human features, and robe garment; incision on both sides; four perforations, one above each ear, one under each shoulder; green translucent jade; traces of clay-like substance; broken base which is not flat; crack on the left side from the jaw to the base

Standing Figurine, Date Unknown

China

G215

white translucent jade; traces of mud and red pigment

Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

Pendant (or knot opener) with incision and relief (both sides identical). Translucent yellowish green jade; the shape resembles a dagger with pointed tip; the handle is in form of a monster like head or mask with incised detail (in double line); a drilled hole at the top which ends as the ear or horn of the monster-mask.

Mi Bow Tip, 1766-1122 BCE

China

G215

bead, tan calcified jade. Four rectangular notches in each of the long sides. Spiral-cloud pattern in incised and low relief.

Bead, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

in the round; green-blue translucent jade; a pendant hole drilled at the lower lip of the cow (ox); no surface decor.

Pendant in the Form of a Reclining Cow, 206 BCE - 220 CE

China

G215

grey-green jade, partially calcified, traces of earthlike substance

Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

calcified ivory jade; dancer's legs terminate in a fish tail through which a pendant hole is drilled

Pendant of a Dancer, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

Translucent tan jade. Curved belt hook with dragon head at hook end; incised petal design on the buckle stub.

Belt Hook, 475-221 BCE

China

G215

Heng Girdle

Pendant in the Form of a Aoomorphic Figure, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

Mottled dark green jade. Straight vertical sides, incised ribbon and circle design at each of four corners.

Cong, 1122-722 BCE

China

G215

Translucent tan jade, traces of earth-like substance; Hsi knot opener in the shape of tusk

Pendant in the Form of a Xi Tiger, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

translucent white jade

Plaque, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

Dark green jade, traces of earthlike substance.

Handle, 1766-1122 BCE

China

G215

translucent white jade. Stylized dragon heads at each end of band shaped pendant. Three perforations.

Pendant in the Form of a Heng Girdle, 475-221 BCE

China

G215

pale green translucent jade, traces of earthlike substance.

Human-Figure Pendant, 1523-1028 BCE

China

G215

marbled black jade. Smooth, undecorated surface, small perforation at handle.

Ceremonial Ge Dagger, 475-221 BCE

China

G215

Mottled pale ochre jade. Truncated tube shape with incised ribbon design. Use as a symbol of the earth and an emblem of rank by women of high status. From its length this ts'ung is classified as a tsu-ts'ung, emblem of imperial power.

Cong, 1122-722 BCE

China

G215

partially translucent tan jade

Pendant in the Form of a Xi Tiger, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

pale green jade, calicified, traces of earthlike substance; double S-shaped dragon, typical of the Warring States; restoration of the tail

Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

Pale green translucent jade, traces of clay

Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

pale tan jade, traces of red pigment. Curled dragon and two smaller animals in profile incised on flat circular band with slit opening. Surface covered with rope pattern. Three perforations suggesting that pendant was used as a heng.

Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

Knot opener with a carved buffalo at the top, it terminates with a long arrowed pick; low relief buffalo, simplified and unpretentious; oyster white jade

Xi Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

Curved fish-like animal pendant, relief curved into almost a circle; curved outward tail forms a pendant hole; curved lip; incised details on both sides identically. Translucent pale grey jade; traces of clay-like substance; small hole drilled near the animal's jaw.

Dragon Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

porcelain snuff bottle with dark green jade stopper; each side adorned by a large grasshopper

Snuff Bottle, 1820-1850

China

G216

snuff bottle carved with two men in landscape on one side and floral motifs on the other; brown and green jade; tourmaline and silver stopper

Snuff Bottle, 1750-1825

China

G216

Scabbard buckle, with incision and open work; Incised geometric pattern in 'T' shape, on the body of the buckle. Open work of an animal silhouette (highly stylized) with incised decorative lines. Ivory calcified jade; the reverse side is a mottled gray color. (semi-translucent gray jade,

Wei Scabbard Buckle, 475-221 BCE

China

G215

grey-green mottled jade. Openwork curvilinear designs suggest pairs of phoenixes and dragons.

Bi Disk, 206 BCE - 220 CE

China

G215

Standing bird in silhouette, flanged, in relief incision in double-line, both sides identical design high tooth-edged crest pale green jade traces of clay-like substance calcified.

Bird Plaque, 1523-1028 BCE

China

G215

Pendant in the silhouette form of a monstrous (or fantastic) animal either s dragon or a tiger; plain undecorated surface. translucent yellowish jade, partially calcified, traces of clay-like substance.

Pendant in the Form of a Xi Tiger, 475-221 BCE

China

G215

Green jade with light ochre spots. Termed a 'Chang' or ritual jade.

Chang Scepter, 12th-11th century BCE

China

G215

ivory jade with brown clouds. Pattern of spiral-comma variation on surface and animal face at top end directly over belt loop.

Wei Scabbard Buckle, 206 BCE - 220 CE

China

G215

The large central lotus pod with smaller pods, the buds entwined at the sides, the central lotus pod with small opening covered by a green jadeite stopper with a frog, the whole raised on a fitted stained ivory stand.

Water coupe, 18th-19th century

China

G210

tourmaline crystal snuff bottle with green jade top

Snuff Bottle, 1780-1850

China

G216

mother-of-pearl top; horn panels carved with landscapes; sides of bottle inlaid with mother-of-pearl

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925

China

G216

tiger in crawling position with tail curved upward; forms an arc pendant; tails curves as to form pendant hole; another very small perforation at the lower jaw; incised detail (simple) on both sides identically; translucent green jade; traces of red clay-like substance; the jade is bent at the tiger's head with a sharp 'cut' line

Pendant in the Form of a Tiger, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

Pendant in silhouette form of a crouching rabbit; incision on both sides, identical; ivory jade, highly calcified; plain surface without decor except incised lines to indicate the basic features of a rabbit; trace of red pigment

Pendant in the Form of a Hare, 1100-771 BCE

China

G215

low relief pendant in form of fish, simplified profile; curved slope tail; very small perforation at lower lip; incision to suggest fin and general features, both sides identical; pale light brown translucent jade, partially calcified; traces of red pigment on the back side

Pendant in the Form of a Fish, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

The small gui with large handles issuing from animal masks, the rounded sides with raised bosses and geometric design, the stone of dull color, carved.

Vessel in the shape of a bronze gui, 19th century

China

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Carved from pale yellowish-green stone in the form of a Li Tripod, with vertical fluting in the raised flanges, the stone with natural flaws covered with brown coloration. A wood stand and cover had apparently been made for this object but are not with it.

Jades for the Scholar’s Table, 18th-19th century

China

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Ju-i of teakwood set with white jade medallions with characters in relief conveying good wishes. The scene carved on the ju-i head is after a Sung painting.

Scepter (Ru Yi), Qian Long period, 1736-1795

China

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Snuff Bottle. Old carved stone. Jade top.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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plian crystal with jade top

Snuff Bottle, Date Unknown

China

Not on View
Snuff bottle. Crystal. Green jade top. Carved on the outside.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Amber. Jade top. Carved with Phoenix and flowers.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

Not on View
Snuff Bottle. White Jade. Green top. Carved Pine Tree.

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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Snuff bottle. Crystal. Green jade top. Carved on the outside.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Snuff bottle. Smoky crystal. Green jade top. Painted inside. Four children and one larger figure. Crystal, carved on the outside.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Snuff bottle. Agate. Jade top. Carved Shou Mark design.

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

Not on View
Snuff bottle. Crystal. Green Jade top. Hand painted inside. Signed and sealed.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

Not on View
Snuff bottle. Crystal. Jade top. Hand painted inside. Carved outside. Signed and Sealed.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Amber. Carved. Jade top. Dark color. Roughed out of piece, very lovely color.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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snuff bottle; crystal with green jade top; carved handles; painted inside; signed and sealed

Snuff Bottle, Date Unknown

China

Not on View
Amber. Green jade top. Carved, flowers, bats, and butterfly.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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figurine, lavendar jade

Figurine, Purple Lady, 19th century

China

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Snuff bottle, black wood lacquer, gold floral motif etched, with white jade stopper.

Snuff bottle, 19th century

China

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cover believed to be missing, carved floral design, handles at underside of rim at sides

Vase, late 18th-early 19th century

China

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green jade; top carved with large dragon and small dragon holding a ball between their mouths; gold cord with tassels through mouth of larger dragon; carved inscription on bottom

Imperial Seal, Date Unknown

China

Not on View
Teardrop shaped; green stone with brown and tan flecks

Celt, group of three, 9th-11th century

Táino (Arawak)

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Teardrop shaped; green stone with brown blotches

Celt, group of three, c. 800-1200

Táino (Arawak)

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Carved from white and brown jadeite in vertical strata, the flattened shield-shaped vase carved with pairs of stylized dragons holding a pearl in theior mouths, below a shou medallion on the neck, the decoration on each side in bright reddish-brown colored stonein relief against a pure white background, the neck with masl and loose ring handles, and the rim with more of the reddish-brown skin of the stone used to highlight a fretwork band, the cover with double dragon-loop finial holding a pair of loose rings.

Covered Vase, 18th century

China

G210

mottled green jade with white clouds; no surface decoration

Oval Tube, 722-481 BCE

China

G215

Grey-black jade with white veins.

Axe Scepter, 1766-1122 BCE

China

G215

pale brown jade with brown clouds, breakage and restoration visible near the second perforation

Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

Flat pendant in profile of seated bird; stylized long tails; incised on both sides which provides a linear curve design suggesting the general features of the bird. Deep translucent green jade; traces of clay-like substance.

Bird Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

Tannish brown jade with dark brown clouds, partially calcified. Decor field is spiral grain design. Both sides of disc are identical.

Xi Bi Disc, 206 BCE - 220 CE

China

G215

White jade, traces of red pigment; stylized dragon adorned with mu-lei-wen eye, cowrie shell design on hooked horn, spiral design on the flanges. Beveled surface, two biconical perforations, one between jaws and the other near the tail.

Dragon Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

tan jade, now a yellowish opaque color. Pierced on top with two slanted holes to attach chape to lower end of a scabbard.

Bi Scabbard Chape, 206 BCE - 220 CE

China

G215

plain surface; translucent white jade with opaque white marks of calcification. The disk shaped object is often identified as a 'chueh'.

Disc with Slit Opening, 475-221 BCE

China

G215

pick or knot opener with incision and relief. White translucent jade with marble brown striation; the side of the moon-curved opener is incised with curvilinear lines (not quite identical at both sides) in capturing the comma or lei-wen design; a rectilinear plaque with relief of a deer is placed at the top; the object ends in curved form as part of the incised curvilinear design. Traces of earth.

Xi Pendant, 206 BCE - 220 CE

China

G215

tan jade with ivory-white markings; very thin blade, single biconical perforation at stem of the hilt

Ceremonial Ge Dagger, 770-476 BCE

China

G215

Pendant in silhouette form of a bird; incised and relief; translucent jade; simple incised lines and relief to indicate the features of a bird

Pendant in the Form of a Bird, 1100-771 BCE

China

G215

Snuff Bottle, white jade, inlaid with semi-precious stones in flowering pear design. Green flurite stand; coral stopper in form of a flower.

Snuff Bottle, 1880-1925

China

G216

Pendant of a bird in the round; relief; pale grey-green matted jade, partially calcified; the bird is in a seated position; its features are accented with simple relief outlines

Pendant in the Form of a Bird, 1100-771 BCE

China

G215

incision and openwork. Mottled and translucent jade; partially calcified; concave reverse side is incised with 'comma' pattern; sinuate lines (incised) follow the curvilinear open work which projects at the side of the ring. Translucent pale green jade with mottling.

Archer’s thumb ring, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

grey jade spotted with black-moss veins; traces of earthlike substance. No surface decoration. Restoration near center of blade.

Ceremonial Ge Dagger, 1600-1100 BCE

China

G215

with relief and incision. Mottled yellow-ivory jade with brown marks; 'comma' patterned design on the outside of the buckle. Broken at the curved lower end. Rectangular loop projecting from lower side.

Wei Scabbard Buckle, 206 BCE - 220 CE

China

G215

Partially calcified, mottled yellow-green jade; traces of red pigment.

Bird Pendant, 1100-771 BCE

China

G215

bird pendant in high relief (almonst in the round); blunted beak on which a pendant hole has been drilled; identical incisions on both sides; pale grey ivory jade, calcificationn covering side of the wing

Bird Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

translucent tan jade with brown markings.

Sword Pommel Jian Shou, 206 BCE - 220 CE

China

G215

mottled green jade with black-brown markings, partially calcified, breakage at center with visible resoration line.

Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

brownish tan jade with red veins

Cong, 206 BCE - 220 CE

China

G215

Pendant in simplified form of a bird profile (silhouette), stylized long tail and blunted-beak; both sides are decorated with identical incised linear designs to indicate the features of the bird. Beige ivory jade, calcification on one side; traces of red pigment.

Bird Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

Mottled green jade with brown marks, damaged along edge. Used in imperial services for the worship of Heaven, used as emblems of rank and tokens of friendship.

Bi Disc, 1100-771 BCE

China

G215

Relief and incision. Mottled pale green jade with yellow-brown marks; both sides identically decorated with 'comma' pattern design; incision of thin lines accents projecting wings of the dragon.

Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 475-221 BCE

China

G215

Square with lobed corners; with incision. Mottled light brown jade. Incised (double line) lines of 'comma' patterned design (on only one side); symmetrically drilled center hole with two small ones on the sides. Traces of red pigment.

Garment Ornament, 475-221 BCE

China

G215

Knot opener with an ornate open work of an animal head; incision and open work. Translucent white jade with brown marks; traces of clay-like substance.

Pendant in the Form of a Xi Dragon, 475-221 BCE

China

G215

Translucent pale green jade with brown markings at the ear of the dragon and the middle of its serpentine body.

Dragon Ornament, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

Mottled black jade, spotted with yellow sparkles.

Hu Trapezoidal Blade, 1122-722 BCE

China

G215

Writer's water coupe of white jade in form of Ling-Chih, the plant of long Life, and carved with a similar design in relief. Wood stand.

Water vessel, 18th century

China

G210

Jade; upper part has a form of a feline head with capped horns; monster (t'ao-t'ieh) mask; ends in sharp arrow-like tip with stylized incised design of upside-down triangles; a perforation behind the eyes; knot opener. Calcified cream-colored jade; traces of red pigment and clay-like substance. chi-ku-pai woven texture on underside.

Mi Bow Tip, 1766-1122 BCE

China

G215

white jade with pale brown mottling, traces of earthlike substance and red pigment

Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

Dark olive green jade with striations.

Ceremonial Axe, 1766-1122 BCE

China

G215

Pendant in mask form; carved interrupted outline; incised features of the mask on only one side; the perforation drilled from one side. Calcified tan colored jade; traces of red pigment.

Animal Face Appliqué, 1766-1122 BCE

China

G215

Partially calcified, mottled yellow green jade with traces of red pigment.

Bird Pendant, 1100-771 BCE

China

G215

Mask of an animal with horns (buffalo) in relief; pendant perforation is drilled at the center of the mouth; incised features at only the front side; translucent jade; traces of red pigment; white jade with light brown clouds

Buffalo-Head Appliqué, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

Carved of 'bloodstone,' bowenite with light green/brown ground and heavy striations of 'blood' red. The finial carved in the form of a Divine Tortoise, in whose nature the qualities of the dragon and tortoise are combined, symbolic of a wish for longevity.

Stone Seals, 18th-19th century

China

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Snuff bottle of tortoise shell with green jade top. Carved with bats.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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enamel on copper; jade top; hand-painted European figures

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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Snuff Bottle. Brown agate. Green jade top. Carved Animal under a Tree.

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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Snuff bottle, Agate. White jade top. Carved.

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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Snuff bottle of tortoise shell with a green jade top. Carved with landscape. Butterfly, bird on a branch.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Snuff bottle. Carved iron stone. Green jade top. Carved with dragon and archaic design.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Snuff Bottle; Kauri-Gum; Green jade top; Gum from the finest forest tree of New Zealand; Gum found in the earth where the tree has grown.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Calcified white jade chi-ku-pai, traces of earthlike substance.

Ceremonial Ge Dagger, 1600-1100 BCE

China

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mottled green brown jade; outer decor zone has four evenly spaced monster masks with interlocking serpent bodies

Bi (Ceremonial Disk Symbolizing Heaven), 206-100 BCE

China

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Peacock, One of a Pair, 1644-1912

China

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flat diamond shape, footed base, dragon tiger and cloud band decoration in high relief, fitted cover, wood stand

Covered Bottle, 19th century

China

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Pi, 17th century

China

Not on View

Peacock, One of a Pair, 1644-1912

China

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snuff bottle one side carved with lizards; green and brown jade; tourmaline and silver stopper

Snuff Bottle, 18th century

China

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snuff bottle, carved with a priest in landscape on one side and a tree on the other; green jade, tourmaline stopper with silver mount

Snuff Bottle, one of six, 1736-1795

China

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green jade carved and cicada motif; mounted on woven silk belt, maroon

Belt Buckle with maroon cloth belt, 19th-early 20th century

China

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snuff bottle carved mountain and temple on one side and landscape on the other; brown and green jade; tourmaline and silver stopper

Snuff Bottle, 18th century

China

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carved, lidded box; figural garden and elephant in high relief

Sennin, c. 1900

Unknown Japanese

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Dark olive green jade with light brown clouds. Central perforation from one side at the stem of the handle.

Yazhang ceremonial scepter, 1600-1100 BCE

China

G215

Mottled tan jade, traces of red pigment. Huang shaped plaque showing deity that is part human, part bird.

Bird Plaque (Fitting), 1766-1122 BCE

China

G215

arched pendant; the main body is formed of two single eyed animals (with human profile) interlocking each other into a single band; the pendant ends in an open hook form; incised design on both sides providing the general features of the creature (the design on the back is not clear); grey-ivory jade; incrusted; traces of red pigment

Huang Crescent Shaped Pendant, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

Finial of an unidentifiable animal, with curved uneven flanges incised design on both sides, similar but not identical pale green translucent jade traces of red pigment and clay-like substance.

Bird Finial, 1523-1028 BCE

China

G215

Pendant in silhouette form of a dragon; with relief decor. Green translucent jade; the dragon silhouette can also be viewed as a symmetrical half of a t'ao t'ieh mask with long ears; both sides are decorated with double-line relief pigment; a straight cut line on the reverse side.

Dragon Pendant, 1600-1100 BCE

China

G215

ceremonial blade; ivory white jade; blade with curved handle with limited decor except projecting flanged (may be depicting the silhouette of a bird) and incised design of parallel and diamond in band; traces of red pigment

Bird Pendant in the Form of a Ge Dagger, 1027-221 BCE

China

G215

dog pendant, calcified, translucent yellow jade; traces of red pigment and earthlike substance

Pendant in the Form of a Dog, 1027-722 BCE

China

G215

Semi-translucent grey jade marked with brown clouds. Used a decorative ring on belt.

Belt Ornament, 206 BCE - 220 CE

China

G215

Calcified grey-green jade, traces of red pigment.

Comb, 1600-1100 BCE

China

G215

Snuff bottle (one of pair 36.5.2-3), gold inlaid on two flat sides with a large floral spray of semi-precious stones Smaller floral designs in semi-precious stones on narrow sides. Two handles formed of gold scrolls. Gilt stand.

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935

China

G216

Snuff bottle (one of pair 36.5.2-3), gold inlaid on two flat sides with a large floral spray of semi-precious stones. Smaller floral designs in semi-precious stones on narrow sides. Two handles formed of gold scrolls. Gilt stand.

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935

China

G216

translucent pale green jade with marbled black striations. Serpentine dragon in a S-curve with bifurcated, spiral hook tail

Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 475-221 BCE

China

G215

disk with center hole; relief design. Translucent egg-shell gray jade brown mark on edge. Rim field decorated with relief 'comma spiral' pattern, identical on both sides.

Xi Bi Disc, 475-221 BCE

China

G215

Pendant (plaque) in silhouette form of a goose with incision and relief. Ivory colored jade, calcified; trace of red pigment. Both sides identically decorated with double line relief; the eyes and the beak are indicated by incised lines.

Archaic Animal Pendant, 1100-771 BCE

China

G215

Arrowhead with central ridge running to pointed end; identical both sides; no surface decor; ivory-white jade with mottled brown marks; all the edges are bevelled; a central taper-ring ridge runs from the end of the shaft to the point

Arrowhead, 1100-771 BCE

China

G215

Brown-black jade with yellow sparkles and clouds.

Hu Trapezoidal Ceremonial Blade, 1100-771 BCE

China

G215

Olive-green jade with brown on reverse side. Has short ends of different lengths and perferations in unconventional positions. Hu may have been reworked and original form modified.

Hu Trapezoidal Ceremonial Blade, 1100-771 BCE

China

G215

Marble-grey jade with grey-black veins and ochre clouds. Indentation at one side of hu suggests that it was modelled after a stone cutting tool with a handle.

Hu Trapezoidal Blade, 1100-771 BCE

China

G215

Dark green jade with black and white clouds.

Trapezoidal Ceremonial Axe, 1766-1122 BCE

China

G215

Jade, knot opener with a monster head, Bow tip with feline head at top; arrow end, incisions on bith sides which are identical. A pair with 50.46.257. Calcified cream colored jade; traces of red pigment and clay-like substance.

Mi Bow Tip, 1766-1122 BCE

China

G215

Mask of animal with horns can be identified as bull; simple incision to indicate the detail of the animal on the front only. Grey green jade; traces of red pigment and calcification

Bull-Head Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

two animals back to back in thread relief form the arc band pendant; incised curve-linear design on both sides, identically; perforation at each end; pale green translucent jade; traces of red pigment

Huang Crescent Shaped Pendant, 475-221 BCE

China

G215

Pendant in bird form (flying bird) seeing from above, in high relief; incised lines to emphasize tail. Opaque ivory jade; traces of red pigment.

Pendant in Bird Form, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

Pendant in form of seated bird, profile, stylized wings and sloping curved double tail; incision to indicate the features of the bird, both sides identical; perforation at the edge of the chest. Calcified, deep creamy-colored jade; traces of red pigment.

Bird Pendant, 1122-722 BCE

China

G215

Highly calcified grey-green jade, traces of red pigment and earthlike substances.

Handle, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

Highly calcified grey-green jade traces of red pigment and earth-like substance.

Bird Plaque, 1766-1122 BCE

China

G215

pale green translucent jade with light brown clouds; plain surface; serrated edge derived from chi axe

Chi Huan Disc with Notches, 775-480 BCE

China

G215

Calcified jade with remnants of green clouds from the original color; traces of red pigment and earthlike substances.

Yuan Disc, 1600-1100 BCE

China

G215

Mottled grey green jade with traces of red pigment. No decoration, but three perforations to attach axe to a shaft.

Flat Ji Axe, 1600-1100 BCE

China

G215

Mottled brown-black jade spotted with yellow sparkles and clouds.

Hu Trapezoidal Ceremonial Blade, 1100-771 BCE

China

G215

Cylindrical button-like object; incised and relief. Light brown mottled jade; the surface is completely decorated with double incised design of 'comma' pattern. Pair with 50.46.327. Cat.Card Dims.H.17/32 x Di.31/32 in.

Cylindrical Button-like Object, one of a pair, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

Pendant of a blunt beaked bird in profile; long and curved tail; stylized linear indication of the detail features, incised on both sides identically; two perforations, one at the chest and one at the end of the tail. Translucent grey jade, calcified on one side, traces of red pigment (also on the calcified side); traces of clay;

Pendant in the form of a Blunt Beaked Bird, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

Ceremonial blade with three soft ridges, one at the center and one on either side; incised geometric criss-cross design forms a band just before the handle; incised tooth design at the end of the handle. Mottled ivory jade with grey and brown clouds; traces of red pigment and clay.

Ceremonial ge Dagger, 1766-1122 BCE

China

G215

calcified yellowish green jade with greybrown and brown clouds accentuating the upper horizontal silhouette

Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

Curved beak and flanged crest; incised detail on both sides identical; green translucent jade; traces of red pigment and clay

Bird Pendant in Silhouette, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

Pendant in seated bird silhouette, stylized incised with scroll design and indication of bird's detail on both sides identical. Translucent green jade; traces of red pigment and clay-like substance.

Seated Bird Pendant, 1122-722 BCE

China

G215

green jade with brown clouds and dark green moss; partially calcified on the back; four incised dragon heads in a comma and striation pattern decorate chueh

Jue Disc with Slit Opening, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

pendant in simplified fish profile; blunted lip, concave curved body, sloping tail; very small perforation at lower lip; incision to indicate fins and the most general features, both sides indentical; mottled grey translucent jade, partially calcified; traces of red pigment, almost identical with 50.46.254

Pendant in the Form of a Fish, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

Calcified ivory-white jade, chi ku pai, traces of red pigment and earthlike substance.

Ceremonial Ge Dagger, 1766-1122 BCE

China

G215

Monster animal mask with horns may identify as a bull-mask; double line incised details on only the front side. Grey-blue jade with calcification; traces of red pigment and clay-like substance.

Bull-Head Pendant, 1766-1122 BCE

China

G215

Pendant in animal (bird?) silhouette; relief and incision on both sides, identical. Ivory jade; traces of red pigment; one of the tails is broken; the perforation is drilled from one side.

Bird Plaque, 1766-1122 BCE

China

G215

Silhouette of a bird's profile with curved tail; incised lines to indicate the general features of the bird, identical design on both sides; small perforation at the curved neck of the bird pendant. White translucent jade; traces of red pigment; the back side of the pendant is calcified in ivory color; traces of woven texture is found in the back near the area of the bird's beak.

Jade Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

China

G215

Mottled brown jade with light and dark clouds.

Ya Chang Scepter, 1122-722 BCE

China

G215

Mottled ivory-grey jade, traces of red pigment.

Buffalo Pendant, 1100-771 BCE

China

G215

seven strings attached to jade feet on back, orange tassels attached to jade tuning pegs on back; 13 gilded circles to the right of strings; symmetrical carved design at bottom; two carved pegs on back near top; scattered blue and gold specks

Zither (Qin), 1634 (dated by inscription)

China

G216

Saucer with stand, 1736-1795

China

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Zodiac Animals (Horse), 960-1279

China

Not on View

Buffalo and Horse, 1736-1795

China

Not on View

Vase with phoenix, Date Unknown

China

Not on View

Green box with lid, Date Unknown

China

Not on View

Scepter (Ru Yi), Qian Long period, 1736-1795

China

Not on View

Green box with lid, Date Unknown

China

Not on View

Bowl, one of a pair, 1736-1795

China

Not on View

Cup, 19th century

China

Not on View

Double Archaic Vessel, 18th century

China

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