Chinese Qing Dynasty Nephrite Standing Figure
East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 1644 to 1912 CE. A petite standing figure carved from nephrite (jade) of a sage green hue. The figure stands with legs shrouded beneath a floor-length skirt and holds both hands neatly in front of the waistline. Intricate curvilinear motifs are incised in relief around the figure's upper and lower body and provide an intriguing presentation. The head has teardrop-shaped eyes, a triangular nose, and full lips beneath a protruding top knot. Size: 1.25" W x 2.5" H (3.2 cm x 6.4 cm)
Provenance: private Los Angeles County, California, USA collection, acquired by descent from the owner's father, collection amassed between 1950 and 1990
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#136040
Condition Report: Minor abrasions and encrustations to body and head, otherwise intact and very good. Smooth surface textures throughout. Nice preservation of curvilinear motifs.
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East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty, ca. 1644 to 1912 CE. A petite standing figure carved from nephrite (jade) of a sage green hue. The figure stands with legs shrouded beneath a floor-length skirt and holds both hands neatly in front of the waistline. Intricate curvilinear motifs are incised in relief around the figure's upper and lower body and provide an intriguing presentation. The head has teardrop-shaped eyes, a triangular nose, and full lips beneath a protruding top knot. Size: 1.25" W x 2.5" H (3.2 cm x 6.4 cm)
Provenance: private Los Angeles County, California, USA collection, acquired by descent from the owner's father, collection amassed between 1950 and 1990
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#136040
Condition Report: Minor abrasions and encrustations to body and head, otherwise intact and very good. Smooth surface textures throughout. Nice preservation of curvilinear motifs.
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