A lovely reticulated jade pendant or carving depicting two magpies, holding between them a branch of lingzhi (mushroom). Skillfully carved in the round with fine detailing included to the base.
A particularly fine, and rare, Ming dynasty, mottled brown jade carving of a deer and a crane resting side by side, holding branches of lingzhi / ruyi and acanthus between each other.
A late 19th century, Qing Dynasty, reticulated, carved jadeite pendant depicting a squirrel clambering across leafy vines of grapes, acanthus, and hibiscus.
A late Ming, 17th century dry lacquer and gilt Guanyin seated in Dhyanasana Mudra. The deity wearing a pointed diadem carved in relief with lotus flowers, the features of the god quietly in repose and flanked by the pendulous ears. The figure wearing long robes and holding a peach of immortality in his hands, seated cross legged on a raised dais.
An 18th to 19th century, Qing Dynasty, jade brushrest modelled as a sinuous; single horned tianlu. Brushrests are a must have object on a scholar's desk; joining other pieces such as scroll weights, brush washers and brush holders, bitong.
