The 2024 Winter Auction - Sale 344 (December 14 - December 17, 2024)
Sale 344
December 14 - December 17 2024, Hong Kong
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Starting Price: 90,000 HK$
- Name of the Artwork: Buddha Shakyamuni Pendant
- Material: Hetian Jade, 2008 Beijing Olympic Gold Medal Core
- Dimensions: Approximately 2.7cm (H) x 2.7cm (L) x 1cm (W)
- Weight: 12.72g (including cord)
- Description: This piece carries unique historical value and significance, crafted from the jade core of the central ring in the gold medals of the 2008 Beijing Olympics. Two to three such jade cores are required to create a perfect piece. The jade ring, a representative artifact in Chinese jade culture, symbolizes goodwill and noble qualities. Due to its origin as part of an Olympic gold medal, this pendant is made from premium-quality jade and is a one-of-a-kind item. Featuring Buddha Shakyamuni, the piece symbolizes wisdom, compassion, and peace. Please view carefully. Sold As Is. No Return.
Starting Price: 9,000 HK$
- Name of the Artwork: Always Smiling Pendant
- Material: Hetian Jade, 2008 Beijing Olympic Silver Medal Core
- Dimensions: Approximately 2.5cm (H) x 2.5cm (L) x 0.8cm (W)
- Weight: 13.87g (including cord)
- Description: This piece is crafted from the jade core of the central ring in the silver medals of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, with two to three such cores required to create a single piece. The jade ring, a representative artifact in Chinese jade culture, represents goodwill and noble values. Crafted from the original material of an Olympic silver medal, this pendant is made from premium-quality jade and is one of the few remaining pieces, with two available in this auction. Depicting the Laughing Buddha, it symbolizes optimism, good fortune, and harmony. Please view carefully. Sold As Is. No Return
Starting Price: 9,000 HK$
- Name of the Artwork: Always Smiling Pendant
- Material: Hetian Jade, 2008 Beijing Olympic Silver Medal Core
- Dimensions: Approximately 2.5cm (H) x 2.5cm (L) x 0.8cm (W)
- Weight: 13.70g (including cord)
- Description: This piece is crafted from the jade core of the central ring in the silver medals of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, with two to three such cores required to create a single piece. The jade ring, a representative artifact in Chinese jade culture, represents goodwill and noble values. Crafted from the original material of an Olympic silver medal, this pendant is made from premium-quality jade and is one of the few remaining pieces, with two available in this auction. Depicting the Laughing Buddha, it symbolizes optimism, good fortune, and harmony. Please view carefully. Sold As Is. No Return
Starting Price: 26,000 HK$
- Name of the Artwork: : Monkey King (Wukong)
- Material: Jadeite (Grade A) Ornament
- Dimensions: Approximately 5.5cm (H) x 10.5cm (L) x 3.5cm (W)
- Weight: 236.40g
- Description: This piece showcases the artist’s ingenious design and masterful carving skills. The structure and texture of the jadeite material are expertly utilized to render the details of Monkey King Wukong’s fur with lifelike precision and vividness, capturing the image of a dynamic and agile Monkey King seemingly leaping before your eyes. As one of the most beloved characters in Eastern mythology, Sun Wukong has remained timeless and continues to captivate audiences worldwide. In 2024, the global phenomenon game "Black Myth: Wukong" brought renewed attention to this iconic character, elevating his appeal to new heights. This artwork was created entirely from the artist’s inspiration and was completed before this cultural wave emerged. However, its essence coincidentally aligns with the current market trends, adding contemporary relevance and collectible value to the piece. Please view carefully. Sold As Is. No Return.
Starting Price: 20,000 HK$
- Name of the Artwork: “Imperial Jade Seal of Qing Dynasty” Replica
- Material: Hetian Jade Seal
- Dimensions: Approximately 5.6 (H) × 7.6cm (L) × 7.8cm (W)
- Weight: 580.85g (with cord)
- Description: This piece replicates the green jade “Emperor’s Treasure” from the Qing dynasty’s “Twenty-Five Imperial Seals.” Since Zhang Tiecheng, the Chinese jade carving master, created the emblem seal for the 2008 Beijing Olympics, he has been recognized as a national inheritor of jade seal-making techniques. “Seal” refers to the imperial stamp of the emperor, with a legacy spanning over two thousand years. The Imperial Seal is the most dazzling star in Chinese seal culture. The materials, craftsmanship and meaning of the jade seal are all legendary. Green jade, symbolic of “Dynasty Built to Last”, is a primary material in these royal seals, as seen in the 13 jade seals among Emperor Qianlong’s twenty-five. They were stored in the treasure chests of the Hall of Union Peace in the Forbidden City, one treasure and one chest. This piece meticulously replicates the shape and form of the original, with a dragon entwined on the knob and a polished seal surface, exuding imperial majesty and wealth. Ideal for display on a desk or in a bookshelf to enhance Feng Shui. Please view carefully. Sold As Is. No Return.
Starting Price: 150,000 HK$
- Name of the Artwork: Green Jade Zun (Small Traditional Ceremonial Jade) (Master Zhang's Artwork)
- Material: Hetian Jade (Green Jade) Ornament
- Dimensions: Approximately 8cm (H) x 7.8cm (L) x 5.5cm (W)
- Weight: 135.70g
- Description: This piece inheriting the ancient and creating the new from ancient ritual vessels, using the “Imperial Jade”, gray jade as material to integrate the shape of the bronze ritual vessel "Zun" and the simple lines, jade carving technique. It is simple but heavy, light and transparent. Taking a closer look, you may feel the translucency of the thin gray jade, which brings a sense of vitality but not losing the dignity. This work is unique and precious, miniaturizing and modernizing the shape of traditional Chinese ritual jade. Suitable for study décor, it represents the jade’s dignified and solemn beauty. Please view carefully. Sold As Is. No Return.
Starting Price: 18,000 HK$
- Name of the Artwork: Dragon Paperweight
- Dimensions: Approximately 2cm (H) ×15.5cm (L)×3.8cm (W)
- Weight: 283.76g
- Material: Hetian Jade (Jasper)
- Description: Paperweight is one of the classic Chinese tools of the scholar. The object used to press paper during writing and painting, commonly in the form of rectangular strips, is also known as a ruler or pressure gauge. It was a permanent tool in ancient study rooms and was often made of copper, jade, wood, stone, and other materials. Inspired by Chinese literary culture, this jade paperweight bears a dragon motif, symbolizing the literary refinement of scholars. Carved in the elongated form typical of traditional paperweights, it retains both functionality and artistry, making it ideal for study or office display. Please view carefully. Sold As Is. No Return.
Starting Price: 30,000 HK$
- Name of the Artwork: Dragon Ruyi Pendant
- Material: Jadeite (A Grade)
- Dimensions: Approximately 5.3cm (H) × 2cm (L) × 1.5cm (W)
- Weight: 32.77g
- Description: Ruyi, as the name suggests, is like the will of a person. The initial prototype was combined with the head of Ruyi, which curved and turned back, giving it the auspicious meaning of "turning back is happiness". It can be said that Ruyi is conveying the beautiful wishes of a smooth life and the realization of dreams. In the royal palace, Ruyi is not only a symbol of auspiciousness, but also a symbol of power and wealth. Chinese Loong is the symbol of imperial power. This piece is a combination of Ruyi, jade, and dragon. The Ruyi pendant, symbolizing prosperity and good fortune, is crafted from yellow jadeite, historically favored by royalty. Incorporating a dragon motif, it represents nobility and strength. The design is rooted in palace art and combines the virtues of jade with the auspicious nature of the Ruyi symbol, embodying a harmonious balance between aspiration and tradition. Please view carefully. Sold As Is. No Return.
Starting Price: 46,000 HK$
- Name of the Artwork: Tripod Cauldron
- Material: Hetian Jade (Jasper)
- Dimensions: Approximately 8.5cm (H) × 5cm (L) × 5cm (W)
- Weight: 131.79g
- Description: The tripod was regarded as a crucial tool for establishing a country in ancient times, a symbol of state and power, and held an important position in the culture of ritual jade. Until now, the Chinese people still have a sense of Ding worship, and the character "Ding" has been given extended meanings such as "distinguished", "noble", and "grand". This jade tripod cauldron echoes the traditional symbol of authority and prosperity. With its strong, balanced design and smooth finish, the piece embodies the dignified essence of ancient Chinese ritual jade. Ideal for display, it brings both cultural depth and a sense of solemnity. Please view carefully. Sold As Is. No Return.
Starting Price: 50,000 HK$
- Name of the Artwork: “Mahjong” Golden Toad Pendant
- Material: Hetian Jade
- Dimensions: Approximately 3.7cm(H) × 2.6cm (L) × 2.5cm (W)
- Weight: 45.70g
- Description: This unique pendant combines the prosperity symbol of a toad with a playful mahjong motif, crafted in the traditional jade carving technique “Qiaose Carving”. This technique dating back to the Qin and Han periods, a harmonious blend of natural color and art, leverages the jade’s natural color for artistic depth. On the basis of the natural beauty of jade skin color, jade carvers use ingenious ideas and integrate the shape of jade into an jade art work with richer color changes by this unique skill. Master Zhang Tiecheng has meticulously designed this piece, choosing Sugar-White jade through smart colors carving skill for a harmonious, natural finish. Its serene beauty embodies elegance and is ideal as a Feng Shui item for attracting wealth. Please view carefully. Sold As Is. No Return.
Starting Price: 150,000 HK$
- Name of the Artwork: Liu Hai Playing with the Golden Toad Pendant
- Material: Hetian jade
- Dimensions: Approximately 5.5cm (H)×3.5cm (L) ×1.5cm (W)
- Weight: 49.21g (with cord)
- Description: This pendant portrays the Daoist legend of “Liu Hai and the Golden Toad,” a three-legged toad symbolizing wealth and prosperity. Sculpted from Hetian suet jade seed, the piece displays exceptional craftsmanship, with polished jade radiating warmth and a lifelike depiction of Liu Hai. It’s a collectible of remarkable beauty and is prized for its fine jade and meticulous carving. Please view carefully. Sold As Is. No Return.
Starting Price: 15,000 HK$
Name of the Artwork: Walnut Pair
- Material: Silicified crocidolite
- Dimensions: Each approximately 3.5cm (H) x 4cm (L) × 3cm (W)
- Total Weight: 88.76g (total)
- Description: The color and texture of silicified crocidolite are very similar to trees, hence its name” petrified wood”. The petrified wood was once known as the protective stone of the Qing Dynasty, symbolizing progress in one's career. At the same time, it also represents health, youth, and peace, symbolizing physical health, happiness, and longevity.The ancient Chinese regarded walnuts as auspicious. The Chinese pronunciation of “walnut” is similar to the pronunciation of “harmony”. It has been loved by people for a long time. In ancient times, there was a saying that "placing walnut products in the home can bless the gods, bring good luck, and turn misfortune into good fortune". This petrified wood walnut pair combines the symbolism of harmony and prosperity. Handcrafted with a natural aesthetic, this piece merges two auspicious elements, making it an ideal decorative item for both Feng Shui and artistic appreciation. Please view carefully. Sold As Is. No Return.