Antique Carved Black Nephrite Jade Tablet Qing Dynasty Period Untreated

Elegant, rare, and dating to the late Qing period (circa 1890s), this hand-carved nearly colorless white nephrite plaque has been etched on both sides. One one, the Chinese mythological figure known as Zhang Guo Lao is depicted riding a mule. On the opposite side, a magpie sits on a branch of cherry blossoms. The magpie is associated with intelligence. The carving is breathlessly simple and excellent; the work executed -of course- without the aid of electricity or modern tools. Measuring 42.54mm x 29.92mm, the plaque has a hole drilled through the center, which is original to the piece. A silver bail is threaded through the hole and a pair of beads -black jade and coral- reside at the bottom. The jade plaque hands from a 1920s silver chain that is 32" in length. Prior to the discovery of and appreciation for the very fine green jadeite from Burma, colorless, opaque, pure white nephrite jade from the Northern mountains of China was the most revered jade; the original "imperial jade, as only members of the royal court could wear or even touch it. Most of what is commercially sold today as "mutton fat...

This dark green (almost black) nephrite jade pendant is inscribed with a brief poem about spring. The text — 泛好 红时春 万辰 风 象翠沐 新绿 雨 — which would appear to be an ode to the cleansing, ...

This a Buddha Jade Pierced Pendant. It is a rectangular hand carved white and orange jade depicting a seated Buddha and adorned with scrolls and flowers. The pendant is tied to a bra...

Please check out the HD video! Here is a wearable and also a decorative piece. The 3 natural Jade pendants all have pre-drilled holes on the top so it can be attached to a traditional Chinese cord for wearing. The jades are certified natural without treatments. All 3 carvings are of Kirin / Qilin or mythical beast. These Qilin carvings represents and brings a wish for a long and considered life to the owner. This sale will include the stringing of 3 pendants with traditional cords if one chooses. All 3 natural un-treated jade have nice apple green veins running through them. The carvings are exceptional. Each pendant looks three dimensional with excellent depth of field. You can clearly see scratches and even a small crack on the wood display but all 3 jades are perfect. The wood display can...