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A Very Charming Chinese Jade Carving of a Small Boy
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A Very Charming Chinese Jade Carving of a Small Boy

19th century
Description

A superb and charming Chinese jade carving of a small boy holding a birds nest with an egg. Circa 1870. There is a £ 12 for postage and packing.this is a very tactile object

Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Chinese Jade Boy Carving to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
7.6cm (2.99")
Width
5.1cm (2.01")
Depth
1.9cm (0.75")
Reference Numbers
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SA1245714
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Description
A superb and charming Chinese jade carving of a small boy holding a birds nest with an egg. Circa 1870. There is a £ 12 for postage and packing.this is a very tactile object
Date of Manufacture

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques has dated this Chinese Jade Boy Carving to the 19th Century.

Height
7.6cm (2.99")
Width
5.1cm (2.01")
Depth
1.9cm (0.75")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1245714
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2019

Oriental art,fine period ivories bronzes,ceramics unusual silver objects and tribal art.

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A small carved pale green jade figurine depicting a seated child with one arm raised.
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Archive I A small carved pale green jade figurine depicting a seated child with one arm raised.

A Very Charming Chinese Jade Carving of a Small Boy

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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques

Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
Telephone 07956 448876
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Gerard Robinson Fine Art and Antiques
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A small carved pale green jade figurine depicting a seated child with one arm raised.
A very charming Chinese jade carving of a small boy
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A small carved pale green jade figurine depicting a seated child with one arm raised.
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  • ObjectHardstone Carvings
  • Period19th century
  • StyleTraditional Chinese
  • MaterialJade, Hardstone
  • ColourPale Green
  • MotifsCarved child figure, Raised arm posture, Natural mineral inclusions
  • SizeH 7.6 cm (3 in) x W 5.1 cm (2 in) x D 1.9 cm (1 in)

This nineteenth-century Chinese hardstone carving depicts a small child seated in a traditional style with one arm raised upwards. The sculpture is fashioned from pale green jade and features natural mineral inclusions visible across its polished surface. The carved figure holds a small object in its lower hand while wearing simple clothing with distinct sleeve forms. It measures 7.6 cm high, 5.1 cm wide, and 1.9 cm deep, offering a compact and tactile decorative piece suitable for display. Placed within a gentleman's library, this traditional figurine sits naturally upon a bookshelf among leather-bound volumes and historic curiosities. The smooth stone finish allows the pale green tones and internal variations of the material to catch the ambient light of a study or desktop environment.

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In traditional Chinese art, motifs featuring a young boy often symbolise good fortune, happiness, and the wish for healthy descendants to continue the family lineage.

Authentic Chinese stone carvings typically utilise nephrite or jadeite, valued for their toughness, waxy lustre, and range of natural colours from off-white to deep green.

Appraisers examine the object for signs of hand-carving techniques, subtle surface wear in crevices, natural mineral vein inclusions, and a characteristic oily tactile feel.

Small jade sculptures can be displayed on acrylic or timber stands inside a glass cabinet, arranged on a bookshelf vignette, or styled on a desk alongside brass or timber desk accessories.

Clean carved jade gently with lukewarm water and a soft-bristled brush, drying it thoroughly with a lint-free cloth while avoiding harsh chemicals or ultrasonic cleaning devices.
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