UPCOMING SPECIAL SPRING AUCTION, 18 MARCH 2026 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
Jade figure of a reclining ram, Shang dynasty
Lot 94.
Deposit. -
Output Value. 300 €
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Description.
Yellowish-green jade with a marked mineral patina in shades of ochre and dark brown. The piece depicts a ram resting with its limbs tucked under its body. It stands out for its synthesis of features, particularly the large curved horns. It is decorated with archaic bas-reliefs that define the musculature and coat. Shang dynasty (approx. 1600–1046 BC) or later.
Size: 4.8 x 2.8 x 8 cm
Weight: 157.3 g
Provenance:
· Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980.
