Bidspirit auction | Jade pendant ‘Guiren’, Spring and

Jade pendant ‘Guiren’, Spring and Autumn period - Milky white carved jade with ochre and honey-coloured veins. It depicts a Guiren ”贵人” (high-ranking nobleman) in a solemn kneeling position. The bas-relief decoration with incised archaic motifs is particularly noteworthy. It has a hole in the centre for hanging. It shows patina due to ageing. Spring and Autumn period (770–476 BC) or later. Size: 6.3 x 3.3 x 2 cm Weight: 63.64 g Provenance: · Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980.