SPECIAL CHRISTMAS AUCTION, DECEMBER 29, 2025 - 1st SESSION: ASIAN ART
Jade figure ‘Turtle’, Hongshan culture
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Lot 227.
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Description.
Jade sculpture depicting a turtle, symbol of longevity. The piece is carved from soft-toned jade with brown inclusions and veins. The shell is suggested by lines defining the edges, and the head projects forward. Hongshan culture (c. 4700–2900 BC).
or later.
Dimensions: 6.1 x 1.3 x 4.9 cm
Weight: 54 g
