286 - A figure carved from white jade with warm patinas in ochre and molasses. It depicts a human figure or anthropomorphic deity in a crouching posture, with hands resting on the thighs and crowned by a tall headdress. The head features almond-shaped eyes in relief, a broad nose, and pronounced eyebrows. The body’s surface is profusely decorated with double-line incisions. Shang Dynasty (c. 1600–1046 B.C.) or later.

A figure carved from white jade with warm patinas in ochre and molasses. It depicts a human figure or anthropomorphic deity in a crouching posture, with hands resting on the thighs and crowned by a tall headdress. The head features almond-shaped eyes in relief, a broad nose, and pronounced eyebrows. The body’s surface is profusely decorated with double-line incisions. Shang Dynasty (c. 1600–1046 B.C.) or later. Dimensions: 7.58 x 3.3 x 4.75 cm Weight: 179 g Provenance: Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, since 1980.