A CHINESE JADE OF A RECLINING DOG, HAN DYNASTY (206 BC–220 AD)
A finely carved light green jade figure of a reclining dog, rendered with elegant simplicity and naturalistic form. The animal rests alertly with folded legs and a raised head, while subtle incised details define its musculature and features. Rich russet inclusions enhance the stone’s character and beauty, reflecting centuries of natural transformation.
Length12 cm.
PROVENANCE
From a private Canadian collection.
Formerly from Mr. Huang Zhi-Ming, a Taiwanese private collector.
Mr. Huang acquired the jade pieces in Hong Kong. Some from Mr. Lai Loy (1926 - 2012), a jade dealer on Hollywood Road well known for handling and supplying archaic jade pieces to collectors, museums and other dealers and some some from private collectors in Hong Kong.
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A finely carved light green jade figure of a reclining dog, rendered with elegant simplicity and naturalistic form. The animal rests alertly with folded legs and a raised head, while subtle incised details define its musculature and features. Rich russet inclusions enhance the stone’s character and beauty, reflecting centuries of natural transformation.
Length12 cm.
PROVENANCE
From a private Canadian collection.
Formerly from Mr. Huang Zhi-Ming, a Taiwanese private collector.
Mr. Huang acquired the jade pieces in Hong Kong. Some from Mr. Lai Loy (1926 - 2012), a jade dealer on Hollywood Road well known for handling and supplying archaic jade pieces to collectors, museums and other dealers and some some from private collectors in Hong Kong.
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