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Asian — Antiquities - Charles Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.

$1,840
Ceremonial white nephrite 'halberd', 3.8 cm x 7 cm x 1.…
$1,437
Yellow jade boulder carved as a dragon with her young newt froli…
$977
Ceremonial off-white and rust nephrite belt fitting, 1.5 cm x 9.…
$718
Ceremonial axe in brown and cream jade, the round flattened end …








Auction House: Charles Leski Auctions Pty. Ltd.
Number of lots recorded: 18
Lots with images: 18
Prices available: 18
Category: Asian



Lot Description Price Image
*** Ceremonial white nephrite 'halberd', 3.8 cm x 7 cm x 1.7 cm, Ming Dynasty. Larger 'chilong' with a rust skin of jade, smaller 'chilong' at lower left. Reverse with a 'toa tieh' mask. Hand hollowed. Fine condition. ***
*** Yellow jade boulder carved as a dragon with her young newt frolicking among clouds, some emphasized with the skin of jade. Period: Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) China. Dimensions: length 8 cm, width 6 cm, diameter 3 cm ***
*** Ceremonial off-white and rust nephrite belt fitting, 1.5 cm x 9.6 cm x 2.5 cm, late Ming Dynasty. In rectangular form, with curved ends. Raised linear decoration of a dragon face, hooked infinite knots and dragon tail. Hollowed underside ***
*** Ceremonial axe in brown and cream jade, the round flattened end curving inwards to flared solid base, perforated one side to house handle. The other side with protrusion, rounded at end. Inscribed with upright leaves, over rectangle housing carved scrolls on both sides, chipped one corner. Period: Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) China. Dimensions: length 11 cm, width 9 cm top, base cm, depth 3.5 cm ***
*** Dark brown and cream nephrite 'Bi', 0.5 cm thick x 5.3 cm (Bi) / 6.2 cm (cicada) diameter, early Ming Dynasty. 'Bi' encircled on the outer edge by four cicadas. Incised on both sides, with a 'chilong' within rings. Some wear in parts ***
*** Creamy white nephrite jade 'Huan', 0.9 cm thick x 5.9 cm diameter, Song Dynasty. Mottled with inclusions of brown, one segment highlighted with a colour of russet to dark brown. Well rounded with patina. ***
*** A plain nephrite jade Bi, mustard colouring, dappled with a lighter fawn, straight edged, no carving but part fossilized. Period: Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) China. Dimensions: 6 cm x 2.3 cm ***
*** Nephrite jade carving of a squirrel, paws together under mouth, tail curled upwards over back. Period: Early Ming Dynasty 15th Century (1368-1644) China. Dimensions: height 6.5 cm, width 1.8 cm ***
*** Yellow-russet nephrite jade 'Bi', 0.5 cm thick x 6.3 cm diameter, possibly Zhou Dynasty (1050 - 220 Bce). With incised markings between inner and outer circular rings, on both sides ***
*** Dark brown and cream nephrite jade 'Huan', 0.4 cm thick x 6 cm diameter, Ming Dynasty. With cut through opening where the colour is the darkest. Worn but fine condition with a few small chips on the outer edge. ***
*** White and brown nephrite 'Bi', 0.8 cm thick x 5.8 cm diameter, Song Dynasty (960 - 1280). Each side with a raised wide edge. One side with 3 small and 3 large embossed scrolls, the 3 small scrolls over black inclusions. The other side with a pattern of two rows of round grains around the central hole. ***
*** Elongated toggle of light mottled yellowish grey colour, perforated through the length. Borders top and base of infinite knots. Pendant for a hanging chain men wear at the waist. Period: Early Ming Dynasty (1386-1644) China. Dimensions: length 5 cm, diameter 2 cm x 1.5 cm ***
*** Greenish nephrite jade toggle, 4.8 cm x 6 cm x 0.3 cm, early Ming Dynasty. In the shape of a dagger through a 'Bi', inscribed with a coiled dragon with a large head. Reverse left plain. Worn with brown inclusions ***
*** Arch-shaped plain black and grey vehicle jade pendant with perforation at both ends; well worn and smooth. Period: Early Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) China. Dimensions: length 6.5 cm, diameter 1.2 cm ***
*** Reddish brown scarab, roughly carved. Period: Ming Dynasty 17th (1368-1644) Century China. Dimensions: length 14.5 cm, width 2.5 cm ***
*** Dappled mustard and cream nephrite jade elongated toggle, 0.8 cm x 6 cm, Ming Dynasty. Rounded and tapered both ends, the top pierced with a hole for hanging. Fine. ***

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