Mystisches Tier, similar to a flying fox. Jade, modeled on the Hongshan culture,…

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Mystisches Tier,

similar to a flying fox. Jade, modeled on the Hongshan culture, China. H: 40.5 cm. - Certificate of Chinese Artifact enclosed. Weight: 5.88 kg. D

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Mystisches Tier,

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Estim. 600 - 750 EUR

Large Neolithic amulet in the shape of a bird. Hongshan culture, ca. 4700 - 2900 B.C. L 9 cm, W 7 cm. Light green jade, partially calcified. Stylized bird with outstretched wings. The front convex, flat base with two funnel-shaped holes on the head as a device for a carrier material. Pronounced head and tail tip, wings decorated with parallel cuts. Intact. Good condition with age-related patina. Provenance: Ex collection R.K., North Rhine-Westphalia, before 1980.

Estim. 600 - 750 EUR

Three Neolithic jade amulets. Hongshan culture, ca. 4700 - 2900 B.C. a) Stylized cicada. L 5.5 cm, W 3 cm. White jade, mineralogically discolored in places. Convex body with flat base and funnel-shaped holes on the back. Carved in blunt lines, pronounced head. b) Stylized eagle with wings folded. L 4.5 cm, W 4.2 cm. White jade. Convex body with a flat base and funnel-shaped holes on the back. Bluntly carved wings and head. c) Small stylized turtle. L 4 cm, W 3 cm. Jade in shades of brown. Convex body with a flat base and funnel-shaped holes on the back. Blunt carved shell, head and feet. Intact. Slight mineralogical changes and discoloration. Provenance: Ex collection R.K., North Rhine-Westphalia, before 1980.

CEREMONIAL FIGURE FROM ANCIENT CHINA FOLLOWING MODELS OF THE HONGSHAN CULTURE (4700 B.C- 2900 B.C) Made of ancient jade, it represents the figure of Christ crucified on a cross of the same material, on a rectangular base. It contains numerous symbols such as the swastika at the top, typical of the Hindu or Buddhist religion, which, spiritually, has an ancient connotation of good luck. The yin and yang appear at the bottom as a symbol of Chinese medicine that seeks good health. The constellation of the greater bear appears on the reverse. Restoration in the lower left corner of the base. 1816,50gr. 26,50 cm. x11 cm.

Estim. 2 000 - 3 000 EUR

A CARVED STONE PHALLUS, CHINA, HONGSHAN CULTURE OR LATER

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