Warring States Period Hetian Jade Reclining Sheep Sculpture

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Dimensions: 5th–3rd Century BCE (Warring States Period); L. 8.5 cm × H. 5.2 cm (3.35 × 2.05 in.); Weight: 249 gCondition & Provenance: Finely carved from Hetian jade with a warm yellow-brown natural patina. The surface displays a refined aged appearance with naturally developed coloration and weathering consistent with antiquity. The sheep’s head, curved horns, body, and limbs are carefully modeled with clear carving details. Overall well preserved condition. Private Collection, Wyoming, USA.Description: Carved from fine Hetian jade, this reclining sheep sculpture represents an elegant example of animal-form jade carving from the Warring States period. The sheep is depicted in a resting posture with a gently raised head, curved horns, rounded body, and folded legs, creating a calm and harmonious composition. The sculptor skillfully combined three-dimensional carving with fine incised details to capture the characteristic form and gentle expression of the animal.

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