This is an exquisitely detailed hand carved Chinese Sculpture representing "Longevity"

This beautiful massive sculpture is made of Natural Jade Mountain, and contains lavendar and imperial green jade mixed with white jade. This sculpture shows Longevity surrounded by birds and small children. This exquisite sculpture is extremely large and rare. It is carved from a single large piece of jade, without any additional attached pieces.

The Jade Mountain Carving of Longevity is all one piece. It was carved from a boulder of jadeite found (with a skin, intact) on a mountain in Burma. This piece of jade is similar to three other boulders found in the same place 300 years before this one was found. It was originally owned in its natural state by a wealthy family in China during the Qing Dynasty (the last dynasty in China prior to the republic). In around 1908, this piece was carved into the representation of Longevity as it is shown here. It was carved by an artist very skilled at this sort of carving, however, the artist's name is unknown. This was during the reign of the very last dynastic emperor of China, Puyi or Puyin. Puyi€™s reign was very short, lasting only four years. His throne was abdicated by the Empress Dowager Longyu. Puyi was only two years old when he assumed the throne, having been born in 1906.

This piece is made even more rare by the following interesting facts. First, it is lavender, green, and white jadeite, in a very translucent color which is even more striking in person; the white color is also a very pure white. Lavender jade is very rare. This piece was photographed through glass, as it was far too heavy to move. Additionally, the other interesting fact about this piece is that in Burma, where it was found, soldiers now guard the mountains, so that no jadeite may be removed from there. This boulder of jadeite was also cut by very hard diamonds, and has a hardness of about 7 on the moh's scale (the mohs scale is between 1 and 10).

According to the seller of the piece, there is some Chinese folklore associated with it. This piece represents Longevity, a figure based on "wise men" or hermits who lived in the mountains of China and were revered by farmers. They would often advise farmers who were walking in the mountains of which way to go to arrive at their destinations safely. They were very helpful to farmers and common people, but were known to not offer their help to those in power, and as such, were very respected by farmers and common people. The carved figure of Longevity was said to bring good luck to the family who owned such a piece. Longevity is shown holding a stick and hanging a gourd. These wise men were often vegetarians, and were surrounded by children and animals such as deer. He would have been well over a hundred years old.

The other three similar boulders of jadeite were sent to a museum, and have been exhibited there since they were found. I am not sure if these other three boulders were also carved, or if they remain in their natural state.

This jade sculpture is thought to bring good luck and long life.

This finely detailed statue measures 42" tall, 18" wide, and 7" deep. Measurements are approximate.

Shipping for this item to most locations in the continental U.S. requires crating and truck shipping. The charge for this to be shipped by the gallery is a flat rate of $750, plus 10% of the item's value for insurance. If buyer prefers to use their own carrier, the shipping weight of this piece is approximately 600 pounds, and it must be insured for its full value.

*This item is listed at $75,000.00*

This is a beautiful RARE Chinese Antique Fishing Boat hand carved from White Nephrite

This lovely fishing boat carving features cartoon like characters of fishermen, along with an elephant headed man, a basket, and fishing nets. The character€™s faces resemble cartoon-like carvings, all with smiling generic faces. The basket, nets, and other parts of the boat are detailed and appear real.

This carved fishing boat rests on a carved rosewood base.

This carving measures 10" long and 3" high without the stand. It measures 3 ½" deep, and the height with the stand is 4 ½". This carved fishing boat was made in the early 20th Century in China.

Domestic Shipping to most U.S. locations for this item is $100, plus 10% of the item's value for insurance. International buyers, please contact for a shipping quote.

*This item is listed at $4,000.00*

This is an antique RARE Lavender and Green Jadeite Sculpture representing peaches and flowers in a basket from China.

This beautiful sculpture is intricately carved, and the entire sculpture is a mixture of the lovely lavender and green colors. Due to its color, and its composition as Jadeite and not Nephrite, this sculpture is extremely rare. The lavender jadeite is a very rare color of jade, as it is usually found in colors between white and green. The Chinese artisans have used the naturally occurring placement of the lavender and green colors as the basis for their placement of the flowers and leaves. The basket is very lifelike and detailed.

The basket of flowers and fruits rests on a rosewood stand.

This beautiful jadeite sculpture measures 6" high, 5" long, and 2" deep. With the stand, the height is 7 ½€¯. This sculpture was created in the early 20th Century.

Shipping for this item to most US locations is $100, plus 10% of the item€™s value for insurance. International buyers, please contact for a shipping quote.

*This item is listed at $3,500.00*

This is an antique White Jadeite Happy Buddha Statue from China

This intricate and beautiful statue portrays the Buddha laughing, holding a bag of money.

This piece of white jadeite has a skin on it, which has been made part of the sculpture and carved as well. This figure rests on a carved rosewood base.

This intricately carved statue of the Happy Buddha measures 5 1/2" high, 5" wide, and 3" deep. It measures 8" high with the base.

Shipping for this item to most US locations is $100, plus 10% of the item€™s value for insurance. International buyers, please contact for a shipping quote.

*This item is listed at $1,000.00*

This is an Antique Chinese Imperial Green Jadeite Melon Vase

The melon vase is intricately carved, and features a large melon as the central carving. This central melon is surrounded by peppers, tomatoes, carrots, vines, leaves, and other fruits. There are also carved flowers, and three crickets or grasshoppers.

This intricately carved vase features a lid which can be removed to place flowers inside of it.

This beautiful jadeite melon vase measures 9" high, 10" long, and 3 ½" deep. With the stand, it measures 10" high.

Shipping for this item to most US locations is $100, plus 10% of the item€™s value for insurance. International buyers, please contact for a shipping quote.

*This item is listed at $4,000.00*

This is an exquisitely carved Pair of Chinese Jasper Jade Sculptures of a Phoenix Standing. The two sculptures, when facing forward, show the birds facing one another towards the center.

This large Jadeite sculpture is intricately and finely detailed. The phoenix stands in an elegant pose, with his head facing forward. His long, draping tail falls behind him in flowing waves. Other birds surround him, along with beautifully carved roses. The dark green of the jasper jade is a perfect color to complement the elegance and grace of this lovely bird.

This lovely jadeite carving measures 24 1/2" tall, 14" wide, and 4" deep.

Shipping for this item to most locations in the continental U.S. is available for a flat rate of $600, plus insurance. This includes the cost of crating and shipping this piece. Buyer may choose to have their own shipper pick up the item. The shipping weight is approximately 60 pounds, and this item will need to be crated and insured. Please bear in mind that this is a pair, and they must be shipped separately or in a larger crate, suitable for holding two. .

*This item is listed at $25,000.00*

This is a beautiful intricately carved Chinese Jadeite sculpture depicting a fruiting cherry tree with chrysanthemums, flowers, and birds.

This rather large jadeite sculpture is several different colors of jadeite ranging from white to green. This elegantly carved piece is finely detailed and extremely life-like. A fruiting cherry tree is interwoven with chrysanthemum and other flowers, and birds are resting in and on its branches. This beautiful jadeite piece rests on a rosewood stand.

This lovely jadeite carving measures 18" tall, 11 1/2" wide, and 5" deep.

Shipping for this item to most locations in the continental U.S. is available for a flat rate of $150, plus insurance. This includes the cost of crating and shipping this piece. Buyer may choose to have their own shipper pick up the item. The shipping weight is approximately 40 pounds, and this item will need to be crated and insured.

*This item is listed at $20,000.00*