a group of Four jade and hardstone decorations


The first a small container assembled from a carved agate monkey finial atop a reticulated nephrite circular plaque forming the lid of a likely serpentine or other hardstone cylinder, all connected by ingeniously constructed metal alloy mounts stamped YAMANAKA STERLING 46 45 10; the second a carved jade belt hook in the form of a ruyi scepter protruding from a baluster vase mounted to brass or other metal alloy mounts to form possibly an ashtray; the third, a small reticulated circular pendant in the form of coins within blooming vine scroll, the stone of mottled gray-green color; the fourth a Ming or Ming style floriform cup carved to support opposing handles of wanzi design, the stone also of gray-green hue streaked by isolated black inclusions.5 1/2in (14cm) height of first and largest