Bidspirit auction | White jade figure, ‘Kneeling Man,’

White jade figure, ‘Kneeling Man,’ Shang dynasty - White jade with areas of amber patina. It depicts a kneeling figure with hands resting on the lap. It has solemn features with almond-shaped eyes, a broad nose, and an elaborate headdress with a stepped profile. Noteworthy is the openwork dorsal appendage in the shape of a curved volute that extends from the nape of the neck to the back. It shows patina due to ageing. Shang dynasty (c. 1600–1046 BC) or later. Size: 7.3 x 6.5 x 3.5 cm Weight: 161 g Provenance: · Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980.