UPCOMING SPECIAL SPRING AUCTION, 18 MARCH 2026 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
Yellow jade figure ‘Bird’, Han dynasty
Awarded For. 350 €
Lot 123.
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Description.
Yellow-green jade with notable patina and mineral alterations in ochre and white tones. The piece depicts a mythological bird in a compact position, with folded wings and a curved tail. The bas-relief carving stands out, with spiral scroll motifs and fine incisions detailing the plumage. It has small perforations for suspension. Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD) or later.
Size: 2.2 x 4 x 6.7 cm
Weight: 60.5 g
Provenance:
· Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980.
