UPCOMING SPECIAL SUMMER AUCTION: JUNE 24, 2026 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
Jade walking stick handle, ‘Beast’, Hongshan culture
Lot 203.
Deposit. -
Output Value. 850 €
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Description.
Dark green jade, with a patina in shades of ochre, brown and orange, bearing witness to its age. It depicts the head of a wild beast with its jaws open, prominent fangs and a fierce gaze. It is notable for its meticulous details, such as the mane and the muzzle, all carved with great skill. It features a central hole designed to fit the shaft of a staff, as well as small holes to secure it in place. Hongshan culture (approx. 4700–2900 BC) or later.
Size: 6.5 x 5.6 x 6.5 cm
Weight: 322.8 g
Provenance: Tommy Lam Collection, Hong Kong, since 1980.
