ANCIENT CHINESE JADE March 15 to 29, 2019 by Chinese Jade - 2018

China n.d. ca. 1910-20. A square, flat piece, of translucent jade, nicely carved, shows a lively water-buffalo at play, square ca.. 7.5 x 6 cm., 4 mm. thick, a very good example. A lovely representative work, nicely carved and polished. The buffalo stands on the wheel and is surrounded by grass and leaf patterns. A good luck piece for any Water Buffalo year person ! From the Chinese zodiac of 12 animals. This is a fun piece. * .

c.1800. Hardcover. Very Good Condition. Wood covered boards, lined with gold brocade fabric and containing 8 thick slabs of white jade tablets. Each tablet is engraved and gilded on both sides with the Lotus Sutra, the final teachings of the Buddha. The image on the first tablet, with imperial seals on the reverse, and the final tablet is of double dragons. The boards have carved Chinese characters to the front and rear. The silk spine is in very good condition, with just a hint of shake from the weight of the tablets, and all the tablets are very firm and undamaged in the binding. The book size overall is 14.5 x 22.5 x 5 cms, and each engraved gilt tablet is about 8 x 16 cms. The entire book is rather heavy and substantial to hold. An uncommon volume. Size: 14.5 x 22.5 x 5 cms. Quantity Available: 1. Category: Antiquarian & Rare; New Arrivals; Hardback. Inventory No: 370024. This item may require more postage than the rates shown for delivery outside the UK. If extra postage is required we… Read More