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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 Pavillion, 1784
China

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husband and wife seated on a lotus in the pose of royal ease and intimacy with bull and tiger underfoot; symmetrical architectural backdrop with large central disc behind heads of main figures — Uma-Maheshvara, 10th-11th century
India

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Table screen, white jade carved in relief on the face with the eight horses of Mu Wang in a mountain landscape with pine trees, the branches of one tree extending on to reverse side. Composition derived from a painting of Ma Yuan. A long poetic inscription and date at upper left added in reign of Ch'ien Lung. — Table Screen with Stand, 18th century
China

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Of loaf shape, carved in high relief with buddhist divinities and demons on both sides amidst clouds and wave motifs and a traditional heavenly mountainscape. Broken in two pieces and repaired. Former Classification: Jade — A Gathering of Lohans, 17th-18th century
China

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grayish white stone with brown markings; the thin boulder carved in high relief with a figure riding on a donkey followed by an attendant carrying an umbrella in a rustic landscape, the rverse with a similar landscape and ancient pine tree, the cloudy stone with russet coloring added over mottled patches. Former Classification: Jade — Traveling in Autumn Mountains, 17th-18th century
China

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Calabash or gourd, white jade, with carvings of plant forms and animals in high relief. — Water Basin, late 18th 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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Chair cover of red k'ossu. In the upper section wide, loose, joining clouds; peaches with the longevity character in gold; magnolia and peony blossoms, and a phoenix in shades of blue, pink, green, yellow and tan. In the lower sectionin a shaped, quatrefoil medallion, slender K'ang Hsi type dragons in green and tan on a medium blue ground. Below, a spotted deer in a landscape with peaches, fungus, and a branching pine tree. In the field are Buddhist and other symbols. The colors are those of the upper section. Lining of crimson satin. — Chair cover, 1662-1722
China

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Bowl, one of a pair, covered fei t-sui jade carved in chrysanthemum form. This white jade, flecked with green called by the Chinese 'moss entangled in melting snow'. Carved inside and out in four rows of petal design. Small spreading base also carved in spread petal design. Extraordinarily fragile and brilliant. Pair with 34.21.5a,b — Lidded Bowl, 18th century
China

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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

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the boulder with unusual color used in the carving, the goose with head sharply turned, shown enveloped in lotus plants, with one large leaf using the green color of the stone and several flowers using the russet markings, on a carved base of swirling waves; carved of gray-green stone with brown markings. Former Classification: Jade — Goose, 16th century
China

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Dish, white camphor jade (one of a pair 36.7.2-3). Carved in chrysanthemum form and worked to proper thinness. One of pair has a small hole the size of a pin prick, which appears to have been done at time. Rough carving, but may be the result of [moving?]. — Dish, 18th century
China

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one of a pair of chair covers of pale rust-colored k'ossu with dragon, peony, and spotted deer design in gold thread and colors. see 42.8.226 for companion pieces. Lining of dull chartreuse-yellow satin — Chair cover, 1662-1722
China

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A Sino-tibetan Buddha shown seated in a muhdra of meditation, carved from white jade and with an angled ledge in the back of the figure fitting precisely onto a mottled green and black jadeite throne in the form of a Tibetan stupa, surmounted by cloud motif finial surrounding a white jade medallion with inscripotion picked out in gilding. — Amitabha, 19th century
China

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Bowl of white Camphor jade, carved in a XVIII century Tibetan form suggesting a Chrysanthemum, a design that came to Tibet from India, and was later introduced into China by Tibetan Carvers and brought to Peking by Ch'ien Lung. The nephrite jade has a beautifully lustrous quality. Former Classification: Jade — Bowl, 1736-1795
China

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Pair of chair covers of rose-red k'ossu with a design of peony sprays and phoenix medallions in shades of blue, pink, green, yellow, gold and olive-green woven with gold threads. Some painted details. Lining of coarse pink cotton. — Pair of chair covers, 19th century
China

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large blue and white jar with overall scrolling vine and flower motif; flame-like elements at top and bottom of jar; floral and zigzag band at bottom of cover; four round medallions on shoulder with Chinese characters; cartouche at rim with four Chinese characters — Large Storage Jar with Cover, 17th-18th century
China

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Bowl, plain fei t'sui camphor jade with all-over violet and blue cast. One of a pair, see 35.20.2. 'Greenish white jade with greyish mauve cast' — Bowl, 18th century
China

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The large central shallow bowl carved in the form of a Ruyi head, with smaller bowls and fungus and bat motifs around the edge, the dull gray-green stone with cloudy russet markings. Former Classification: Jade — Brush Washer, 16th-17th century
China

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Bowl, one of a pair, covered fei t-sui jade carved in chrysanthemum form. This white jade, flecked with green called by the Chinese 'moss entangled in melting snow'. Carved inside and out in four rows of petal design. Small spreading base also carved in spread petal design. Extraordinarily fragile and brilliant. Pair with 34.21.6a,b — Lidded Bowl, 18th century
China

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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

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Vase, pork fat white jade, globular, carved in high relief with six asters and a floral band in reverse about the base. A poetic inscription about the throat. — Small Vase with Base, 1662-1722
China

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A large deeply hollowed lotus leaf supported by an elaborate openwork base of stems and leaves pierced and carved in the round, the cover with a lotus pod, blossom and two birds; the cover is tacky waxed to the base and may come loose. — Covered Vase, 18th-19th century
China

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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

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the globular body left entirely plain, with high polish showing the bright green stone with icy mottling and some darker green flecks and traces of white, with a pair of monster mask and loose ring handles, the tripod supports also issuing from monster masks and the domed cover with two fu lions forming the finial; carved of light green stone with white and green markings. Former Classification: Jade — Covered Tripod, 19th century
China

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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 T'ing Vessel, 18th century
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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carved white jade; wing feathers crisply incised; serrated wing covers fitting lower section cleanly — Quail Box and Cover, one of a pair, c. 1770
China

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Carved in the form of two birds conjoined bodies, the necks of the birds forming handles of the vase and with two further loop and loose ring handles at the sides, the base formed by the birds legs entwined with floral motifs and the cover attached by a long chain. — Vase, 19th century
China

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two reclining goats, apparently eating fungus - symbol of longevity. grey and black jade. — Paperweight: Deer and Fungus Motif, 17th-20th century
China

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A long sampan with several figures on board, carved with elaborate details and with wave motifs around the base, fitted with teakwood stand with white jade birds inset in the wave carving. — Pleasure Boat, 18th century
China

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the nude boy shown crouching in an almost horizontal position, holding a bird in his left hand, the chubby face with simply carved features and the hair pulled back in double knots; carved from greenish white stone. Former Classification: Jade — Pillow, 17th-18th century
China

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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

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Bowl, plain fei t'sui camphor jade with all-over violet and blue cast. One of a pair, see 35.20.2. 'Greenish white jade with greyish mauve cast' — Bowl, 18th century
China

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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

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Chair cover of brocaded taupe satin woven so that the design will appear in proper perspective on the front of the cahir, and on the strip that hangs down the back. Design of two 4-clawed dragons and a phoenix in gold and colors; lily bulbs, loose clouds and various good luck symbols in shades of blue, red, pink, yellow and green. The seat, apron and back areas are marked off one from the other by a band of running peony design in blue. Lining of deep gold-colored figured silk. — Chair cover, 19th century
China

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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

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Bowl, covered, translucent white jade, carved with Buddhistic symbols. Cat.card reads a,b; locat. of b? — Bowl with Base, 18th century
China

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Dish, oval, in the form of a formalized medallion within a fluted border of chrysanthemum petals; two undercut floral handles; medallion boss carved with floral and foliate designs radiating from a central floral form. Translucent camphor jade with flocculent crystalline markings. One of a pair- 36.7.5-6. — Oval Dish, 18th century
China

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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

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carved white jade; wing feathers crisply incised; serrated wing covers fitting lower section cleanly — Quail Box and Cover, one of a pair, late 18th-early 19th century
China

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Chair cover of brick-red k'ossu that has faded in exposed areas. In the top section, in a loose cloud field, a white crane. Just below, a medallion of gold k'ossu with lotus flower and various symbols. In the surrounding field are Buddhist symbols. Colors include shades of blue, green, pink, tan, yellow and red. In the lower section, in a shaped medallion, two dragons of K'ang Hsi type in green and dark blue on a medium blue ground. Below, in a cloud field, a white crane and good luck symbols. At the bottom, the waves of the Eternal Sea. Colors include shades of blue, green, yellow, brown, black. Note the restored block area of clouds. Border of tan satin brocaded with dragons and clouds in colors and gold. Bindings of medium blue silk. Lining of gold colored figured silk. — Chair cover, 1662-1722
China

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Vase, large, covered, white jade. Band of archaic animal design in relief on body. On the shoulders four archaic monster masks form ring handles from which are suspended loose rings; on the neck, above each handle, archaic birds in high relief. The cover, carved with a band of archaic animal design, is surmounted by a heavy lotus finial. On the low flaring base four shallowly incised flanges insipired by the ..
Former Classification: Jade — Covered Vase, 18th century
China

G210

Carved white jade bowl with inscription in four cartouches 'Chien Lung Yu Wan' (made for the emperor Chien Lung). Decoration of trailing branches and four cartouches containing signs of Chinese zodiac. smaller, alternating cartouches bear characters of inscription. Jade worked to great thinness. — Bowl, 1736-1795
China

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Runner made up of two narrow strips of faded, reddish-brown k'ossu (from panels of a robe?). Each end of the strip contains a five-clawed dragon in gold grasping the heavenly jewel. Loosely drawn clouds, bats, Taoist and other symbols. Beneath, the Eternal Sea motif with swastikas and Precious Thing symbols. Colors include blue, green, red, pink, yellow, violet and olive green. Border of black sateen bound with light blue cotton. Lining of thin blue silk. These pieces appear to have been the lower front sections of a court robe. — Runner, 18th-19th century
China

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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

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The opaque brown and cloudy tan-colored jade apparently burned in a fire, the shallow bowl with deeply rounded sides carved on the exterior and interior with butterflies and melon vine. Broken in two pieces and restored. Former Classification: Jade — Bowl, 17th century
China

G210

The plain globular body carved with two projecting dragon-head handles at the shoulder supporting large loose rings and raised on three short supports issuing from two fu-lion masks, the domed cover with two fu lions for the finial. — Covered Incense Burner, late 18th-early 19th century
China

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Spinach green jade, carved in chrysanthemum form, small flutings, spread in tiers from the center of the plate, representing the petals of the flower. Carved on both sides, the petals curled over the rim. The jade is extremely thin and translucent. — Plate, 18th-19th century
China

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three monkeys in a grotto, a river and pine tree; rosewood irregular base — Mountain, 17th century
China

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brocaded panel; deep rose background with cloud, dragon and pheasant motif. — Chair cover, 18th century
China

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Dish, white camphor jade (one of a pair 36.7.2-3). Carved in chrysanthemum form and worked to proper thinness. — Dish, 18th century
China

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Chair cover, 1662-1722

China

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Cross-legged seated man with PL hand palm up on lap and PR hand raised to chest level; wearing elaborate headgear and jewelry with elongated pierced ears; has own mount — Amoghasiddhi, 13th century
Western Tibet or Central Regions, Tibet

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Seated female figure from head to knees; legs apart, PR hand where PR knee would be; PL hand raised in front of chest; wearing gold headdress and earrings with turquoise inlay and other gold jewelry; face gold, blue hair — Green Tara, 14th-15th century
Tibet

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