Chinese carved hardstone tortoise

Chinese carved hardstone tortoise, on the back of the tortoise rests a coiled snake, a frog, and a hermit crab, the combination of these animals likely alludes to fertility and protection of the house

Chinese Hand Carved Hard Stone Figural Tortoise / Turtle Seal. Chinese Characters to Base. The tortoise is one of the "Four Fabulous Animals", the most prominent beasts of China. These animals govern

Chinese Hand Carved Hardstone Figural Tortoise / Turtle Seal. Chinese Characters to Base. The tortoise is one of the "Four Fabulous Animals", the most prominent beasts of China. These animals govern t

3 inches. Provenance: Purchased at auction in the 1940s by the consignor's grandfather Condition: Good Temp No 6131

including; tiger's eye tortoise censer and assorted carved jade and hardstone bangles, amulets, buckles, and other objects

Including 6 Chinese Fengshui coins with case holders, and 8 jade/hard stone carvings, carved in form of axe, disc, beast or tortoise form. Approx. 5.1-3 inch (largest).

Group of three russet jade/hard stone carvings, one carved as a recumbent tortoise with its head turned to the right and a snake sinuous above its shell, the other two as figures in kneeling position.

19th/20th C., Together with a Chinese carved jade ornament, 19th/20th C. From: 3-1/4"h x to 4"h

of woman and child on rockwork, now as lamp. Polychrome wear, loss, cracks, small chips, repairs. 24 3/4" high, 7 1/4" wide. Provenance: Property of a NYC Estate.

Chinese Carved Hardstone Model of a Buddhistic Lion and Two Figures Together with a varicite fragment. The lion 3 in. wide. The Collection of Dr. Daniel and Myrna Clyman

with antique jade and hardstone, the frames done later 44 x 13 in. (111.8 x 33 cm.) Provenance: The Estate of Francis Neiman, Beverly Hills

Three Chinese Carved Hardstone Desk Articles LATE 19TH-EARLY 20TH CENTURY comprising an apple green jadiete figure of a recumbent fu dog mounted as a blotter, a spinach jade floriform dish, and a mini

Chinese Carved Hardstone Flower ArrangementsA pair, each carved with a butterfly perched among hydrangea style flowers.13in (33cm) h.

Pair of Chinese carved multi-color jade or hardstone urns of moonflask form. Each having beast ring handles and foo lion finial to cover. Each measures 32 1/2" height x 17" width.

(lot of 32) Chinese carved agate and green hardstone items, including: (12) archer's rings, various designs and coloration, highlights include (one) of agate carved with lotus, (one) with double h

including; Buddhas, censors, Quan-Yins, and others, 2 to 7 in. H.

(lot of 5) Chinese carved hardstone figures, likely Carnelian agate, including: (1) figure of Shoulao, (1) figural group, three court ladies with fruit and mandolin, (one) figure with scroll standing

Two large Chinese carved hardstone covered vases, each with loose rings and lion finials, both with elaborate handles, each with wood stand; overall good condition, some surface wear, scratches, minor

Chinese hardstone lantern, the body pierced with shuangxi emblem amid tendrils, flanked by phoenix form handles, suspended from metal stand, stand: 21.5"h. Provenance: Property from a Beverly Hills es

Large Opposing Pair Chinese Carved Hardstone Round Plaques & Stands. The translucent plaques with various well carved hardstones including jasper, agate, crystal, rose quartz, coral, etc.; the stands

including: lapis, malachite, tiger's eye, amethyst and pink quartz and jade, 2 to 3 in. H.

A Cat, 5 1/2" high and a Vase, 6 1/4" high. The vase is signed (see image)

A Set of Chinese Carved Hardstone Seals. Ht. 6cm, Wd. 4.8cm, Multi-Sizes

A Pair of Chinese Carved Hardstone Roosters with Stands, 20th centuryMarks: MADE IN CHINA8-7/8 inches high (22.5 cm)The pair of roosters with reticulated tail feathers, each standing in front of