Bidspirit auction | Jade figure “Archaic deity,” Hongshan

Jade figure “Archaic deity,” Hongshan culture - Ritual sculpture carved from jade. It depicts an enigmatic anthropomorphic deity crouching with hands on knees and a head crowned by two prominent vertical horns. The jade is white-celadon in color with natural black and dark brown veins. The surface has a smooth, rounded polish. Hongshan culture (c. 4700-2900 BC). Size: 8.4 x 2.1 x 4 cm Weight: 93 g Provenance: · Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980