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A museum-quality, highly detailed hand-carved object in an archaic style, fashioned in orange jade from China, dating to the early 19th century Qing dynasty, with a double-sided pierced relief of interlaced chimeric figures and dimensions 6.3 × 4.9 × 1.6 cm, in good condition with some signs of wear.
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Description:
Auction offered: a museum-grade and extremely detailed hand-carved object, executed in a refined archaic style.
This unique piece is made from a natural stone with a rich, time-worn color palette that ranges from deep olive green to warm earth tones. The carving displays a complex zoömorphic design with intertwined chimeras (dragon- or snake-like figures), rendered in an elegant openwork (pierced) relief.
Origin & Style:
Region: China / East Asia.
Stylistic features: The form directly harkens back to the classic jade traditions from the Han Dynasty. The skilled execution of the symmetrical scroll motifs and the symbolism of the intertwined figures indicate a high-status object, originally intended as a ritual ornament or amulet.
Dating & Age:
Period: Early 19th century (Qing Dynasty).
Context: This object shows authentic characteristics of 19th-century craftsmanship. The natural patination and the subtle wear to the edges confirm its historical age. The stone has developed over the years a beautiful, soft mutton-fat luster (mutton fat luster) that is characteristic of antique pieces from this period.
Specifications:
Material: High-quality orange jade.
Decoration: Hand-carved double-sided relief with archaic motifs.
Condition: Very good antique condition, with a characteristic patina underscoring the age. No restorations visible.
Description:
Auction offered: a museum-grade and extremely detailed hand-carved object, executed in a refined archaic style.
This unique piece is made from a natural stone with a rich, time-worn color palette that ranges from deep olive green to warm earth tones. The carving displays a complex zoömorphic design with intertwined chimeras (dragon- or snake-like figures), rendered in an elegant openwork (pierced) relief.
Origin & Style:
Region: China / East Asia.
Stylistic features: The form directly harkens back to the classic jade traditions from the Han Dynasty. The skilled execution of the symmetrical scroll motifs and the symbolism of the intertwined figures indicate a high-status object, originally intended as a ritual ornament or amulet.
Dating & Age:
Period: Early 19th century (Qing Dynasty).
Context: This object shows authentic characteristics of 19th-century craftsmanship. The natural patination and the subtle wear to the edges confirm its historical age. The stone has developed over the years a beautiful, soft mutton-fat luster (mutton fat luster) that is characteristic of antique pieces from this period.
Specifications:
Material: High-quality orange jade.
Decoration: Hand-carved double-sided relief with archaic motifs.
Condition: Very good antique condition, with a characteristic patina underscoring the age. No restorations visible.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Number of objects
1
Country of origin
China
Material
Stone
Condition
Good condition, used with some signs of wear
Height
6.3 cm
Width
4.9 cm
Depth
1.6 cm
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