Silver, Glass, Ceramics and Asian Art

Seventh/tenth century, Tang dynasty, China. Having bird and bear motif on back of bevelled floral-shaped mirror. Diameter 11.7 cm. (4 5/8 in.).

Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 220), China. Of typical form, this zhang carved from green jade with brown inclusions (mcs). Length 23 cm. (9 in.).

Western Han dynasty (206 BC-AD 9), China. Round with grain pattern and swirls, having bevelled edge and raised centre. Diameter 5.5 cm. (2 1/8 in.

Qing dynasty, China. Tang-style carving of a standing foreigner with cap holding cup in green and brown mottled jade; the other, a Han-style yellow j

Qing dynasty and 20th century, respectively. The first, a white jade rectangular plaque having brown inclusions with peonies and ten-character inscri

Late 19th/early 20th century, Qing dynasty, China. Virtuoso carving made from a single piece of highly polished white jade, in the form of a lidded v

Twentieth century, China. Carved with rearing horse and four character inscription. Having a brown inclusion encompassing two frolicking monkeys ato

Qing dynasty, China. In white jade with brown inclusions, the felines reclining on leaf. Length 5.7 cm. (2 1/4 in.).

Qing dynasty, China. The first, carved in the Song/Ming style, with finely detailed scales on dragon; the second, depicting a tiger and dragon in com

Qing dynasty, China. Carved in the Ming style in green jade with highlights of pale brown inclusions on surface. Length 5.7 cm. (2 1/4 in.).

Qing dynasty, China. With three dragons and repeated cloud pattern carved from piece of white rectangular jade having brown inclusions. Length 9 c

Late 19th century, Qing dynasty, China. A pair of Mandarin ducks (symbolic of marital bliss) with carved tail feathers, wings and feet tucked up unde

Probably 18th century, Qing dynasty, China. Depicting a jovial male dressed in flowing robes, carrying a branch of peaches symbolizing immortality...

Twentieth century and Qing dynasty, respectively. Both carved from brown and cream coloured jade, the first, with two opposing dragons around central

Possibly Qing dynasty, China. White marble carved head of Buddha having serene facial expression, prominent ushnisha, and elongated ears. On wood st

Twentieth century, China. Detailed carving in mottled brown soapstone of a scholar in traditional costume under pine tree (symbol of longevity). H

Twentieth century, China. Swirling orange and pale grey agate teapot with globular body. Undecorated. Height 10 cm. (4 in.). Length 20 cm. (8 in

Late Qing dynasty, China. Formed as mountains, clear with naturally occurring fissures. Height 7.6 cm. (3 in.).

Late Qing dynasty, China. Of globular form, having three stout legs, with large fu lion handles and pendant rings carved in relief. The lid also sur

Twentieth century, China. Featuring the attributes of the Eight Taoist Immortals on exterior of bowl, including the Sword of Lu Dongbin, the Flute of