Old Chinese Carved Archaistic Hardstone 'Cong'

Old Chinese carved archaistic hardstone piece; of squared cong-form; the sides with typical nodules; the stone of tan coloration, with gray veining; H: 6 1/2" (approx.)

Group of four old Chinese archaistic carved jade or hardstone 'bi' discs; each of varying size and coloration; showing incised scrolling features; D: 3 1/4" (widest, approx.)

Group of four old Chinese archaistic carved jade or hardstone plaques: two arc-shaped, each with raised bosses and dragon head terminals on either side; together with two animal-forms, each exhibiting

Three archaistic Chinese carved hardstones: two cong-form; together with a phoenix pouring vessel, with some gilt details; H: 11 1/2" (tallest)

Large archaistic Chinese carved jade or hardstone cong; with characters in light relief; L: 21 3/4"

Chinese large hardstone archaistic cong, carved with two columns of taotie masks in low relief, the other four sides with inscriptions, 42.75"h

Group of five various Chinese carved hardstone items, including: two cong vases, of varying colorations, both with taotie mask designs; round covered box with lions in relief; low, wide vessel, of lob

Chinese Archaistic Jade or Hardstone Cong with the surfaces well polished; now mounted on a custom hardwood stand with 4 small feet and with a well carved and pierced hardwood cover to form a containe

Chinese carved hardstone vase with animal handles; H 6 1/4" x L 6 1/2" x W 4" (approx.)

(lot of 4) Chinese archaistic hardstone cong, each with characteristic square sections and incised with masks at the corner, largest: 27.5"h

Group of 17 old Chinese carved hardstone and glass pieces, including: pair of moss-green bowls; pair of small cups; two openwork plaques; fish form; model of a camel; teacup and saucer; white Budai-fo

Pair of Chinese carved archaistic hardstone rings; overall good condition, minor wear; each D 10 7/8" (approx.)

Old Chinese carved hardstone dragon turtle; standing foursquare, with neck arched to the side; exhibiting incised detailing throughout; L: 6 3/4" (approx.)

Chinese carved archaistic hardstone bi with openwork designs; overall good condition; 12 3/4" x 8 3/4" (approx.)

Chinese carved archaistic hardstone bi with openwork; overall good condition; 11 1/2" x 8 3/4" (approx.)

Chinese carved archaistic hardstone double ram form vessel; H 6 1/2" x L 5 3/4" x W 2 1/2" (approx.)

Pair Old Hardstone 'Trees' in Cloisonné PotsPair of old Chinese carved hardstone flowering 'trees'; the multicolored petals and leaves set into cloisonné enamel pots; L: 17" (each)

Tall Chinese Neolithic-style carved hardstone cong; H: 26" (approx.)

Old Chinese carved jade archaistic vessel; of pale green and russet coloration with natural inclusions; depicting a recumbent horse with vessel atop its back; L: 5 1/2" (approx.)

Chinese Han-style carved hardstone; of squared cong form; the body showing oval modules throughout; H: 2 3/4" (approx.)

Old Chinese carved jade archaistic belt ornament; of rectangular form and milky-white coloration with russet suffusions; showing raised animal designs with incised detailing to top; L: 2 1/4" &#40

Chinese large archaistic hardstone cong, with characteristic square section and cylindrical aperture to the center, incised with masks to the corners, largest: 41"h

Chinese carved hardstone archaistic tripod censer; H 5" x D 6 1/2" (approx.)

Group of five old Chinese archaistic jade or hardstone 'bi' carvings, each with raised boss patterns, including; two showing openwork carvings of fauna motifs; double-disc form, flanking openw