Seal in the Form of a Hare [Ch158]
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Ivory (L. 5.5 cm, H. 3.2 cm)
The hare is recumbent looking forward, its front paws crossed. The underside is carved with a seal reading “Ge Weixin”. The [...]
Figure of Budai [Ch157]
Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century
Ivory (H. 8.2 cm)
The Buddhist deity is seated with naked abdomen, a sack at his right side. His robes are carved with vertical folds, his back pierced [...]
Figure of an Immortal [Ch159]
Late Ming Dynasty, 17th century
Ivory (H. 9.5 cm)
This possibly represents Liuhui, or may be a palanquin bearer from a larger object. He is crouching, his hands behind as if lifting. [...]
Figure of a Bearded Immortal [Ch160]
Ming Dynasty, probably 17th century
Ivory (H. 5.5 cm)
The figure is standing, holding what may be a plant. The back of his robes was pierced like a netsuke at a later date. Literature: [...]
Figure of a Mythical Animal [Ch144]
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Nephrite (L. 7 cm)
This deep celadon jade mythical animal (bixie or chimera) has pronounced brown markings. It is recumbent with a single horn, lion-like [...]
Figure of a Dog [Ch146]
Ming Dynasty (1366-1644)
Nephrite (L. 5.6 cm)
The pale celadon dog has strong brown markings. He is lying, curled up, his large head facing to his left on his forepaws. He has a [...]
Figure of a Ram or Goat [Ch150]
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Nephrite (L. 11.5 cm, H. 7.5 cm)
This animal is recumbent facing forward, its legs tucked underneath. The deep celadon jade has pronounced russet markings with lighter [...]
Figure of a Buddhist Lion [Ch149]
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) or early Qing Dynasty
Nephrite (L. 5.5 cm)
This animal is recumbent facing forward, a lingzhi fungus in its mouth, with divided tail and flammiform markings above its rear legs. [...]
Boulder [Ch152]
Late Ming Dynasty, 16th/17th century
Nephrite (L. 17 cm, H. 12 cm)
The boulder is carved as an oblong peach with a much smaller peach on its left. A bat is flying above and a leafy branch is below. The [...]
Figure of a Boy [Ch151]
Ming Dynasty, possibly 17th century
Nephrite (L. 7 cm)
The boy is recumbent on his left side on a leaf with a cylindrical pillow, holding a ruyi sceptre. The underside of the leaf is carved [...]
Libation Cup [Ch153]
Ming Dynasty, 17th century
Nephrite (L. 8.2 cm)
This cup is of traditional oblong form, the handle carved with a dragon’s head, a band of stylised qilong dragons under the lip. [...]