Bidspirit auction | CHINESE HOOF SHAPED JADE ORNAMENT

CHINESE HOOF SHAPED JADE ORNAMENT - Hongshan Culture, Ca. 4700 - 2900 BC. An ornament carved from a mottled greenish jade, fashioned in the form of a horse’s hoof, the smoothly polished exterior tapering towards a slightly concave base. The upper rim is gently slanted and hollowed, exhibiting fine workmanship consistent with early jade carving traditions.Size: 155mm x 110mm; Weight: 385gProvenance: Private Japanese Collection.This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter.