SPECIAL CHRISTMAS AUCTION, 29 DECEMBER 2025 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
Yellow jade zoomorphic figure, Shang dynasty
Lot 71.
Deposit. -
Output Value. 600 €
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Description.
Imposing yellow jade sculpture. It depicts a mythical and powerful beast in a crouching position, with facial features, spine and legs defined by deep, incised, angular lines in a geometric style. The material displays a rich, deep patina combining yellow tones with intense browns and ochres, evidence of its age. Shang dynasty (c. 1600-1046 BC) or later.
Size: 7.6 x 3.4 x 6.1 cm
Weight: 229 g
Provenance:
· Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980
