ASJ1001 - Pommel/Sword Handle

Pommel or sword handle end piece finely carved in sea-green jade. The design is a classic one from the Warring States period, but these were so commonly used as hat ornaments among the Song military elite that we will be conservative and date it to the medieval. The front has a central rondel with wave and cloud patterns surrounded by continuos rice shoots or curls. On the back is a mounting for a bronze or iron handle, recessed into the greenish jade. Clear evidence of burial aging on this rare jade material from a still unfound northern mountainous source. Shaanxi province. Excellent condition with one minute contact chip mentioned for identification and accuracy. 1 5/8 inches diameter by 3/8 inches deep. These used to bring many thousands of dollars at NY auctions 30 or so years ago. An excellent buy at our price. PRICE: $750.00

ASJ1002 - Curved Huang

Curved Huang, with double tiger-face designs at ends. Song Dynasty piece, but cut down later after an end break. Superb carving. Cheap example. 4 3/4 inches long at its widest point by 3/16 inches thick. PRICE: $190.00 [See picture of back]

ASJ1003 - Song Stylized Pig

Stylized pig. Said to have been placed in the hands of nobility or royalty to ensure prosperity in the after-life. Popular in the Song, who emulated the ancients. 4 11/16 inches long by 15/16 inches high by 11/16 inches wide. Holed at tail end and bottom of snout. Important type. PRICE: $595.00 [See picture of back]