Bidspirit auction | Carved jade figure ‘Ram’, Han

Carved jade figure ‘Ram’, Han dynasty - White carved jade with areas of ochre-coloured patina, all with a translucent finish. The piece depicts the face of a ram, with a penetrating gaze, curly coat and pointed horns, all rendered in incised detail in an archaic style. It shows signs of wear due to ageing. Han Dynasty (206 BC - 220 AD) or later. Size: 6.3 x 1.6 x 5.1 cm Weight: 82.4 g Provenance: · Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980