In this period, the Chinese had a pronounced taste for antique bronzes. This predilection was transferred to other materials such as jade, which frequently, albeit very freely, echo archaic shapes and decorative schemes.
Pair of lidded vessels with lids in the shape of an archaic gong 灰綠玉蓋觥一對
Late Qing dynasty or early Republic (1912-1949)
CB-JC-1930-74 et CB-JC-1930-75
Jadeite. The lid is shaped like two fabulous animals, while the vessels are decorated with dragons and taotie masks 饕餮.Vase with lid 灰青玉雕銅器式紋蓋樽
Late Qing dynasty or early Republic (1912-1949)
CB-JC-1935-90
Nephrite. The decoration on the belly consists of mythical animals and geometric designs set within friezes.Pair of cylindrical vases 白玉花觚一對
Late Qing dynasty or early Republic (1912-1949)
CB-JC-1929-82 et CB-JC-1929-83
Nephrite. The shape of these vases is similar to that of an archaic bronze gu 觚.Tripod 白玉三足香爐
Late Qing dynasty or early Republic (1912-1949)
CB-JC-1928-56
Nephrite.Tripod with lid 紫綠色玉鳳凰形耳三足香爐
Late Qing dynasty or early Republic (1912-1949)
CB-JC-1927-66
Jadeite. The elaborate decoration on this object is made up of archaic motifs and two magnificent phoenixes supporting the handles. The wide range of colours which can be seen on jade is especially apparent on this piece with strongly marked veins.Tripod 白玉三足香爐
Late Qing dynasty or early Republic (1912-1949)
CB-JC-1930-55
Nephrite. These pieces are often described as incense burners.Lidded vessel with lid 灰白玉匜形蓋水罐
Late Qing dynasty or early Republic (1912-1949)
CB-JC-1928-73
Nephrite. A rather surprising cordon motif appears in various parts of the composition, showing off the quality of the stone cutter’s work.Bowl with lid 紫綠色玉黃道十二宮圖蓋碗
Late Qing dynasty or early Republic (1912-1949)
CB-JC-1930-50
Jadeite. The lid is decorated with pierced medallions enclosing the twelve signs of the Chinese zodiac.Tripod with lid 灰白玉三足蓋香爐
Qing dynasty, 18th c., Qianlong 乾隆 (1736-1795) Imperial workshop
CB-JC-1927-65
Nephrite. The belly and lid are decorated with friezes of archaic motifs.Vase with lid 灰白玉鳳凰蓋壺瓶
Qing dynasty, late 19th c.
CB-JC-1927-87
Nephrite. This vase, which appears to be borne by the phoenix, is shaped like a bronze hu 壺.