Bidspirit auction | Jade figure ‘Owl’, Hongshan culture

Jade figure ‘Owl’, Hongshan culture - Carved from celadon-green nephrite jade with extensive areas of natural patina in shades of ochre and reddish brown. The piece depicts an owl with outstretched wings in a frontal, symmetrical composition. It has schematic features, with large eyes and a pronounced beak. The wings and tail feature fine geometric incisions that simulate plumage. With patina due to age. Hongshan culture (approx. 4000–3000 BC) or later. Size: 8.2 × 2.0 × 8.3 cm Weight: 207 g With Certificate of Identification numbered SC241429, issued by Hong Kong Kowloon Jade & Jewellery Laboratory LTD. Provenance: · Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980.