Ancient Chinese Neolithic jade pendant mask - Hongshan culture, 4500–3000 BC.
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Jade Hongshan culture mask pendant, a long, anthropomorphic mask with raised browed eyes and a central suspension hole, dating to ca. 4500–3000 BC, measures 4.9 cm by 2.4 cm, in good condition and authentic; acquired from a Dutch gallery in 2023 with legal provenance.
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Jade pendant mask, from the Hongshan culture
Elongated human mask, eyes marked by raised brows, the mouth drawn with a single line, central hole drilled for suspension.
China, partially calcified brown jade, very likely Hongshan period, 4th/3rd millennium BCE.
Dimensions of the mask: 4.9 cm x 2.4 cm - Good condition - surface wear
Provenance: Netherlands, gallery D.Z.N.
Previously: private Dutch collection acquired on the European art market before 1980
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
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Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
Translated by Google TranslateJade pendant mask, from the Hongshan culture
Elongated human mask, eyes marked by raised brows, the mouth drawn with a single line, central hole drilled for suspension.
China, partially calcified brown jade, very likely Hongshan period, 4th/3rd millennium BCE.
Dimensions of the mask: 4.9 cm x 2.4 cm - Good condition - surface wear
Provenance: Netherlands, gallery D.Z.N.
Previously: private Dutch collection acquired on the European art market before 1980
The seller can prove that the lot was obtained legally, provenance declaration seen by Catawiki.
Important information: The seller guarantees that they are authorized to sell/export this lot.
The seller will ensure that the necessary authorizations, such as an export license, are arranged. (Passeport pour objet culturel)
The seller will inform the buyer of their status if this takes more than a few days
All seller's items are shipped with insurance up to the purchase price and are accompanied by an illustrated descriptive document mentioning provenance.
Seller's Story
Archeologia is a professional seller located in Metropolitan France. specializing in the sale of archaeological objects.
All items for sale have been legally acquired and have been subject to an appraisal.
An illustrated certificate including the description of the object and the provenance is provided with any object purchased.
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Culture
Ancient Chinese
Century/timeframe
4500/3000 avant J.-C.
Name of object
Neolithic jade pendant mask - Hongshan culture, 4500–3000 BC.
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2023
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
1980
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
