281 - An amulet carved from olive-green jade, featuring a distinct patina in shades of yellow and ochre. It depicts a beast or anthropomorphic being in a devotional posture, hunched over with its upper limbs bent toward its face in a gesture of prayer. The head is characterized by prominent ears, globular eyes, and a prominent snout. Hongshan Culture (c. 4700–2900 B.C.) or later.

An amulet carved from olive-green jade, featuring a distinct patina in shades of yellow and ochre. It depicts a beast or anthropomorphic being in a devotional posture, hunched over with its upper limbs bent toward its face in a gesture of prayer. The head is characterized by prominent ears, globular eyes, and a prominent snout. Hongshan Culture (c. 4700–2900 B.C.) or later. Dimensions: 5.9 x 2.2 x 3.3 cm Weight: 65.0 g With a Jade Identification Certificate issued by Hong Kong Kowloon Jade & Jewellery Laboratory LTD (Aug. 21, 2025). Provenance: Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980.