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Five Qing Dynasty red agate/carnelian pieces carved into babies and bats- beautiful natural stone and classic Qing carving. These were originally meant to be sewn onto clothing or a hat. A few have small “ant bite” chips on the edge. Free shipping via Hong Kong Registered Airmail. Dimensions in enlargements.

Attractive copy of a calcified nephrite cong emulating a Neolithic artifact. There a are couple of minor chips on the edges, the stone is quite hard, cannot be scratched with steel. H: 15.7cm/5.8in and W: 10.3cm/4.1in. A simple wood stand is provided.

Quirky SouLou longevity hat or clothing ornament from the Ming Dynasty. A simple little jade man, carved from Chinese nephrite jade. H: 3.1cm x W: 1.7cm. I am used to seeing these clothing ornaments in Jadeite dating from the Qing, but this is the first one I have found this early. There is one tiny chip on the lower right corner and some natural calcification in the stone as is typical with ancient Nephrite. Free shipping via Hong Kong Registered Airmail.

Attractive copy of a calcified nephrite cong emulating a Neolithic artifact. This has been lightly carved with abstract faces and segments. H: 15cm/6in and D:8cm/3.1in. There us a crack on end- noted in enlargements.

Good reproduction of an early Liangzhu type culture square awl shaped implement with an abstract human face incised on one end, carved on a mottled stone. L: 20.2cm/8in and W: 2.3cm/.9in.

Good white nephrite reproduction of Western Zhou to Han Dynasty emulation of an oval shaped Jade Bi with mythical beasts. L: 12cm/4.8in and W: 9cm/3.5in.

Good nephrite reproduction of a large nephrite jade perforated disc emulating the Liangzhu Culture. Decorative and faithful to the more obvious cutting techniques, stand included. D: 20.2cm/8in.

Love little Shoushan carving circa late Qing/Republic period, depicting two gentlemen seated in conversation with another walking around from the other side in a mountain and forest scene. No damage there are naturally occurring inclusions on the bottom. L: 3.9cm/1.5in, W: 2.1cm/0.8in and H: 4.5cm/1in.