SPECIAL CHRISTMAS AUCTION, 29 DECEMBER 2025 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
Jade pendant, ‘Female beast’, Hongshan culture
Lot 66.
Deposit. -
Output Value. 500 €
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Description.
Round sculpture in natural nephrite jade, representing a deity or anthropomorphic figure in a squatting position. It stands out for its tall fluted headdress and large eyes. The jade, which is pale green in colour, has natural reddish-brown spots on the head and base. Hongshan culture (c. 4700-2900 BC).
The piece is accompanied by a gemological certificate issued by Hong Kong Kowloon Jade & Jewellery Laboratory LTD in 2025. SC241752.
Size: 8.78 x 2.57 x 2.47 cm
Weight: 81.3 g
Provenance:
· Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980.
