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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

G255

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

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

Water Basin, late 18th century

China

G210

dark green jade, traces of earthlike substance

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

China

G215

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

Bowl with Base, 18th century

China

G210

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

Mughal style carving with bodhisattva and tendril motif

Covered Vase, late 19th century

China

G210

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

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

White Carved Jade. Carved Coral Top.

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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carved rust jade, coral stopper, stand

Snuff Bottle, 1796-1820

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 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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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 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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dark green jade necklace, with light green polished axe pendant

Jade Necklace with Axe Pendant, Date Unknown

Mexico

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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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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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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

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green and light brown jade body in the form of an oblong fruit; stopper in the form of small leaves; spoon missing

Snuff bottle carved from green and brown jade, Date Unknown

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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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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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

Not on View
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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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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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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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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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, 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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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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'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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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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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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Translucent white jade. Green jade top. Dragon carved.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-20th 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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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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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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Snuff Bottle. White jade. Green jade top. Carved.

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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

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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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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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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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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Green Jade, running into lavender (without top)

Snuff Bottle, 17th-20th century

China

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

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

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

Snuff Bottle, 17th-20th century

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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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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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

Not on View
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 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 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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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

G103

ivory jade, traces of earthlike substance.

Belt Hook, 475-221 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

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

green jade; traces of earthlike substance

Xi Fish, 1100-771 BCE

China

G215

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

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

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 as white as chicken bone

Pendant in the Form of a Bird, 475-221 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

97.153.32

Mountain, 17th century

China

G210

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

Snuff Bottle, 1916

China

G216

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

Snuff Bottle, 1920

China

G216

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

Snuff Bottle, 1900-1935

China

G216

bamboo, carved; green jade top in silver setting

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1900

China

G216

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

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 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

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

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

Ceremonial Ge Dagger, 475-221 BCE

China

G215

translucent white jade

Plaque, 480-221 BCE

China

G215

white translucent jade; traces of mud and red pigment

Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 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

figures

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Stampede, 1958-59

Harry Jackson

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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

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

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

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

Dark green jade, traces of earthlike substance.

Handle, 1766-1122 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

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

green mottled jade

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

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

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 marble-yellow jade, cloud-spiral pattern covers bead

Yuanle Columnar Bead, 475-221 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

tan translucent jade, slightly calcified; traces of earthlike substance

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

Pale green translucent jade, traces of clay

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

China

G103

partially translucent tan jade

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

G103

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

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

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

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

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

pale green translucent jade, traces of earthlike substance.

Human-Figure Pendant, 1523-1028 BCE

China

G215

translucent green jade

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

China

G103

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

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

pale green jade

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

China

G215

Light green transluscent jade, traces of earthlike substance.

Toad Inlay, 1766-1122 BCE

China

G215

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

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

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

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

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

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

Plaque, 475-221 BCE

China

G215

Ivory-tan jade.

Ceremonial Ge Dagger, 1100-771 BCE

China

G215

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

Archer’s thumb ring, 1662-1722

China

G217

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

Snuff Bottle, 1780-1825

China

G216

cinnabar lacquer, carved; jade top

Snuff Bottle, 1780-1850

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

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

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925

China

G216

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

Snuff Bottle, 1820-1850

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

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

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

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

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

Bi Disk, 206 BCE - 220 CE

China

G103

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

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

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

Chang Scepter, 12th-11th century 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

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

bronze oval with grey jade pierced phoenix and lotus; shaft with similar rectangular jade; base with jade flowers; metal surface with hibiscus and peony scrolls

Ruyi scepter, late 18th century

China

G214

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

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

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

Snuff Bottle, 1850-1925

China

G216

tourmaline crystal snuff bottle with green jade top

Snuff Bottle, 1780-1850

China

G216

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

Snuff Bottle, Date Unknown

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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ceramic with relief designs; one side has a child in tan robes riding on the back of a giant lizard with very long toes/ claws; opposite side has a tree in green and blue; brown, green and blue glaze; jade stopper; spoon lost

Ceramic snuff bottle with painted decorations in relief, 1722-1735

China

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body of stone with zigzag veins on one side and organic form and curves on opposite side in clear stone; white and gray; jade stopper with ivory spoon

Snuff bottle carved from white and gray agate, Date Unknown

China

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mottled, spotted stone- clear, creamy and light brown; jade stopper with ivory spoon

Snuff bottle carved from mottled brown agate, Date Unknown

China

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pale green jade; high-relief carvings on each side with dragon in clouds on one side and phoenix in clouds on other side; slightly darker green jade stopper in the form of a peach; spoon lost

Snuff bottle with dragon and phoenix, Qing dynasty (1644-1912)

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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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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figurine, lavendar jade

Figurine, Purple Lady, 19th century

China

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Teardrop shaped; green stone with brown and tan flecks

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

Táino (Arawak)

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Snuff Bottle. White Jade. Green top. Carved Pine Tree.

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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

Snuff Bottle, 19th century

China

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Snuff Bottle. Old carved stone. Jade top.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Teardrop shaped; green stone with brown blotches

Celt, group of three, c. 800-1200

Táino (Arawak)

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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. Jade top. Hand painted inside. Carved outside. Signed and Sealed.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Amber. Green jade top. Carved, flowers, bats, and butterfly.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-19th century

China

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Amber. Jade top. Carved with Phoenix and flowers.

Snuff Bottle, 17th-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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plian crystal with jade top

Snuff Bottle