What periods do these sculptures date from?

The pieces span from pre-sixteenth century temple figures to eighteenth-century Qing Dynasty scholar's items and nineteenth-century carvings. Later examples include twentieth-century hardstone bonsai trees and Republic Period figures mounted on wooden bases.

How do nephrite and jadeite differ?

Nephrite is a tough, fibrous amphibole mineral typically seen in celadon, white and pale green tones throughout earlier dynasties. Jadeite is a denser pyroxene mineral that tends to present more crystalline structures and vibrant white or green colorations.

How were these sculptures displayed?

Many of the larger landscape sculptures, brush washers and boulder carvings sit upon custom-carved hardwood stands designed to support their irregular bases. Smaller miniatures, such as fish and cicadas, functioned as scholar's desk ornaments or personal decorative objects.

What are hardstone bonsai arrangements?

These decorative compositions combine carved jade, quartz and other hardstones to form flowering trees and foliage. The assembled branches are typically set within cloisonne or ceramic jardinieres, often dating to the early twentieth century.

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These Chinese jade sculpture pieces bring carved nephrite, jadeite and hardstone into domestic spaces, prized for their centuries-old forms and organic depth.