A JADE GROUP INCLUDING TWO CARVINGS OF MOTHS, A CARVING OF A CAT AND BUTTERFLY, AND TWO CARVINGS...

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A JADE GROUP INCLUDING TWO CARVINGS OF MOTHS, A CARVING OF A CAT AND BUTTERFLY, AND TWO CARVINGS OF HARES Yuan/Ming Dynasty and later Comprising: a flat-bodied moth with outstretched wings, detailed with prominent eyes and a segmented thorax, the stone of green tone with russet inclusions; a plump moth, detailed with protruding eyes, defined wings, and a segmented thorax, the stone of mottled green and brown tone; a recumbent hare with its ears pinned back and the legs tucked beneath the body, the stone of pale green tone; a black and grey jade hare, with pricked ears and round eyes; and a carving of a cat and butterfly, the stone of white tone with russet inclusions. The longest: 4.7cm (1 7/8in) long. (5). Footnotes: 元/明及更晚玉蛾兩件、耄耋一件及玉兔兩件 For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing

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A JADE GROUP INCLUDING TWO CARVINGS OF MOTHS, A CARVING OF A CAT AND BUTTERFLY, AND TWO CARVINGS...

Lot 0514

Estimate £1,000-£1,500

Nov 12, 2026, 5:43 AM EST

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£500

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Collector's Treasures: Asian Art online

Nov 2, 2026, 7:00 AM EST

London, UNITED KINGDOM, United Kingdom

A GROUP OF NINE SMALL MYTHICAL BEAST CARVINGS Ming Dynasty and later (9): A GROUP OF NINE SMALL MYTHICAL BEAST CARVINGS Ming Dynasty and later Comprising: a white jade mythical beast seated on its haunches, grasping at its mouth with a sprig terminating in a lotus flower

A GROUP OF NINE SMALL MYTHICAL BEAST CARVINGS Ming Dynasty and later (9)

£500

London, UNITED KINGDOM

Bonhams

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A GROUP OF ELEVEN SMALL CARVINGS OF VARIOUS ANIMALS Ming Dynasty and later (11): A GROUP OF ELEVEN SMALL CARVINGS OF VARIOUS ANIMALS Ming Dynasty and later Comprising: three crouching cats, each with the head turned to one side of the body, carved respectively from

A GROUP OF ELEVEN SMALL CARVINGS OF VARIOUS ANIMALS Ming Dynasty and later (11)

£500

London, UNITED KINGDOM

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A GROUP OF SEVEN CARVINGS OF DOGS AND PIGS Ming Dynasty and later (7): A GROUP OF SEVEN CARVINGS OF DOGS AND PIGS Ming Dynasty and later Comprising: two pigs, each carved in a recumbent posture and perforated through the body with an aperture for suspension, one carved

A GROUP OF SEVEN CARVINGS OF DOGS AND PIGS Ming Dynasty and later (7)

£400

London, UNITED KINGDOM

Bonhams

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A GROUP OF NINE JADE BIRD CARVINGS Ming Dynasty and later (9): A GROUP OF NINE JADE BIRD CARVINGS Ming Dynasty and later Comprising: a mandarin duck facing forwards, with its beak grasping a lotus leaf stem forming the base of the carving, the stone of white

A GROUP OF NINE JADE BIRD CARVINGS Ming Dynasty and later (9)

£600

London, UNITED KINGDOM

Bonhams

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A GROUP OF THREE JADE MONKEY CARVINGS Ming/Qing Dynasty (3): A GROUP OF THREE JADE MONKEY CARVINGS Ming/Qing Dynasty The larger monkey, carved from yellow jade with right arm raised to scratch its head, with alert round eyes, 4.5cm (1 3/4in) high; another

A GROUP OF THREE JADE MONKEY CARVINGS Ming/Qing Dynasty (3)

£400

London, UNITED KINGDOM

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A GROUP OF FIVE JADE BIRD CARVINGS Qing Dynasty and later (5): A GROUP OF FIVE JADE BIRD CARVINGS Qing Dynasty and later Comprising: a jade duck with its head turned backwards, its beak grasping two lotus stems, the stone of green tone with golden and russet

A GROUP OF FIVE JADE BIRD CARVINGS Qing Dynasty and later (5)

£360

London, UNITED KINGDOM

Bonhams

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A GROUP OF SIX JADE CAT CARVINGS Qing Dynasty or later (6): A GROUP OF SIX JADE CAT CARVINGS Qing Dynasty or later Comprising: a plump and recumbent cat turning its head to the left, perforated between the forelegs for stringing, the stone of green tone with

A GROUP OF SIX JADE CAT CARVINGS Qing Dynasty or later (6)

£500

London, UNITED KINGDOM

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A GROUP OF FOUR JADE CARVINGS OF FROGS Qing Dynasty or later (4): A GROUP OF FOUR JADE CARVINGS OF FROGS Qing Dynasty or later Comprising: a crouching frog with its body resting upon its haunches and the head slightly raised, the stone of pale green tone with

A GROUP OF FOUR JADE CARVINGS OF FROGS Qing Dynasty or later (4)

£360

London, UNITED KINGDOM

Bonhams

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TWO KNOT LOOSENERS AND A HAIR ORNAMENT The looseners, Eastern Zhou/Han Dynasty or later; the orn...: TWO KNOT LOOSENERS AND A HAIR ORNAMENT The looseners, Eastern Zhou/Han Dynasty or later; the ornament, Ming Dynasty Comprising two knot looseners of elongated form, each pierced at the top with an

TWO KNOT LOOSENERS AND A HAIR ORNAMENT The looseners, Eastern Zhou/Han Dynasty or later; the orn...

£360

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A GROUP OF TWELVE JADE FITTINGS AND PLAQUES Probably Neolithic period and later (12): A GROUP OF TWELVE JADE FITTINGS AND PLAQUES Probably Neolithic period and later Consisting of twelve jade plaques and fittings, of various geometric forms, including trapezoidal, triangular, and

A GROUP OF TWELVE JADE FITTINGS AND PLAQUES Probably Neolithic period and later (12)

£500

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A GROUP OF NINE JADE CARVINGS AND PENDANTS Probably Ming Dynasty and later (9): A GROUP OF NINE JADE CARVINGS AND PENDANTS Probably Ming Dynasty and later Comprising a ceremonial axe with curved edge and five apertures, the stone of pale yellowish-green tone with dark-brown

A GROUP OF NINE JADE CARVINGS AND PENDANTS Probably Ming Dynasty and later (9)

£360

London, UNITED KINGDOM

Bonhams

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A GROUP OF FIVE ARCHAISTIC JADE PLAQUES Ming/Qing Dynasty and later (5): A GROUP OF FIVE ARCHAISTIC JADE PLAQUES Ming/Qing Dynasty and later Comprising a rectangular plaque, the stone of milky white tone with greyish-brown patches, carved in low relief on the front with

A GROUP OF FIVE ARCHAISTIC JADE PLAQUES Ming/Qing Dynasty and later (5)

£300

London, UNITED KINGDOM

Bonhams

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A GROUP OF FOUR WHITE JADE ARCHAISTIC PLAQUES Qing Dynasty and later (4): A GROUP OF FOUR WHITE JADE ARCHAISTIC PLAQUES Qing Dynasty and later Comprising a white and russet jade plaque in the shape of a bubi, carved on one side with a nine-character inscription; a white

A GROUP OF FOUR WHITE JADE ARCHAISTIC PLAQUES Qing Dynasty and later (4)

£300

London, UNITED KINGDOM

Bonhams

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A GROUP OF TEN ARCHAISTIC JADE CARVINGS Qing Dynasty and later (10): A GROUP OF TEN ARCHAISTIC JADE CARVINGS Qing Dynasty and later Comprising: a plaque of convex form, with pointed ends, carved on one side with an inscription reading Yuanping Bingshen, and on the

A GROUP OF TEN ARCHAISTIC JADE CARVINGS Qing Dynasty and later (10)

Current Bid - 1 bid

£400

London, UNITED KINGDOM

Bonhams

4.1

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THREE JADE PENDANTS AND ONE PLAQUE Qing Dynasty (4): THREE JADE PENDANTS AND ONE PLAQUE Qing Dynasty Comprising: a pale green and russet jade plaque of axe form, surmounted by a recumbent elephant; a russet and pale green jade plaque carved on one side

THREE JADE PENDANTS AND ONE PLAQUE Qing Dynasty (4)

£400

London, UNITED KINGDOM

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A GROUP OF SIX ARCHAISTIC JADE PLAQUES 20th century (6): A GROUP OF SIX ARCHAISTIC JADE PLAQUES 20th century Comprising: a green and brown jade disc bi, carved on one side with a chilong, the opposite with raised circular bosses; a reddish-brown jade disc,

A GROUP OF SIX ARCHAISTIC JADE PLAQUES 20th century (6)

Current Bid - 1 bid

£300

London, UNITED KINGDOM

Bonhams

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THREE ARCHAISTIC JADE PENDANTS Qing Dynasty or later (3): THREE ARCHAISTIC JADE PENDANTS Qing Dynasty or later Comprising: a jade axe-form pendant, carved on one side in high relief with a large sinuous chi dragon confronting a smaller one, the reverse left

THREE ARCHAISTIC JADE PENDANTS Qing Dynasty or later (3)

Current Bid - 3 bids

£1,000

London, UNITED KINGDOM

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A GROUP OF EIGHT JADE PENDANT CARVINGS Qing Dynasty or later (8): A GROUP OF EIGHT JADE PENDANT CARVINGS Qing Dynasty or later Comprising: a dark brown jade axe-shaped plaque, flanked by a pair of bird heads, attached to a cord strung with a jade tube and a bi;

A GROUP OF EIGHT JADE PENDANT CARVINGS Qing Dynasty or later (8)

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A GROUP OF ELEVEN THUMB RINGS Qing Dynasty (11): A GROUP OF ELEVEN THUMB RINGS Qing Dynasty Comprising: two tubular rings, each carved in low relief on the exterior with stylised ruyi motifs, the stones of black and green tone, and mottled pale

A GROUP OF ELEVEN THUMB RINGS Qing Dynasty (11)

£400

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A GROUP OF THREE PALE GREEN AND RUSSET JADE BIXIE CARVINGS Song/Ming Dynasty and later (3): A GROUP OF THREE PALE GREEN AND RUSSET JADE BIXIE CARVINGS Song/Ming Dynasty and later Comprising: a bixie seated on its haunches, with the head facing forwards and a single horn curling towards the

A GROUP OF THREE PALE GREEN AND RUSSET JADE BIXIE CARVINGS Song/Ming Dynasty and later (3)

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