蘭心堂 Ben Cheng Arts

Asian Art Connoisseur

Chinese Imperial Hetian Jade Lion Mask Censor – SOLD

Imperial Qianlong period Hetian jade censor.  Four character Qianlong mark and period. 10 cm wide.  335 grams. Provenance – Hanhai Auction, Beijing, China

September 2, 2015 · Leave a comment

Chinese Ming Dynasty 17th Century Carved Rhinoceros Horn Libation Cup

Chinese Ming Dynasty Rhinoceros Horn Libation Cup.  Most intricate carvings of Lingzhi, Bamboo, and Chi-Long. Circa first half of the 17th century.  Custom made wood stand is from the 18th … Continue reading

September 2, 2015 · Leave a comment

Chinese Ming Dynasty White Hetian Jade Carved Brush Washer

MING DYNASTY (1368-1644) The washer is carved in the form of a flower surrounded by an intricate openwork network of leafy, gnarled branches bearing various flowers and continuing under the … Continue reading

May 25, 2015 · Leave a comment

Northeast Indian Blackstone Figure of Vishnu Resting on Sheshanaga

Pala Period, 11th-12th Century The four-armed god holding a chakra, padma and a shankha, lying on a coiled naga cresting in a seven-headed hood, before a slightly arched panel carved … Continue reading

May 25, 2015 · Leave a comment

Large Ancient Chinese Liangzhu Culture Jade Cong 2400 BC

Pricing available upon request Impeccable provenance!  Beautifully carved Jade Cong from Liangzhu Culture, circa 3000 BC.  This is the oldest item I have in my collection by 1500 years.  Provenance – … Continue reading

September 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

18th Century Green & Lavender Jadeite Belthook

Pricing available upon request 18th Century Green and Lavender Jadeite Belt Buckle or Hook.  Provenance – Christie’s, New York, The Walter and Phyllis Shorenstein Collection.  8 cm Long

September 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Chinese 18th Century Hetian White Jade Dog

Pricing available upon request 18th century Chinese carving of a jade dog.  Hetian jade carved from a riverbed pebble.  Very white.  5 cm long

September 9, 2014 · Leave a comment

Chinese Ming Dynasty Hetian Jade Figure of a Lady

Pricing available upon request Superbly carved Chinese Hetian Jade figure of a lady.  15th Century Ming Dynasty.  7 cm tall.

September 3, 2014 · Leave a comment

Chinese Ming Dynasty Hetian Jade Ducks

Pricing available upon request Most delicate example of a carved Hetian jade ducks.  Circa 15th century, Ming Dynasty.   5 cm long 38 grams.

September 3, 2014 · Leave a comment

Chinese Han Dynasty Jade Pedant

Pricing available upon request Extremely rare Chinese Han Dynasty Hetian Jade figure of a deity (翁仲)7.8 cm

September 3, 2014 · Leave a comment