Neolithic Hongshan Culture Chicken-Bone White Jade Sun Deity Figure (7500–2900 BCE)

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Dimensions & Weight: Height 12.5 cm, Width 5.5 cm; Weight 188 g; Approx. 4.9 in high, 2.2 in wide, Approx. 0.41 lb (7500–2900 BCE)Material: River-polished jade (Hongshan culture jade carving with chicken-bone white appearance)Condition & Provenance: The piece is preserved in good overall condition, showing natural age-related surface characteristics, mineral staining, and traces developed over thousands of years. The carving remains clear, with the original form and craftsmanship well maintained. Provenance: From a private collection in New York, USA.Description: This Neolithic Hongshan culture chicken-bone white jade Sun Deity figure is an exceptional example of early Chinese ritual jade art. Carved from river-polished jade, the piece displays a warm chicken-bone white tone with natural surface markings created through long-term burial. The highly stylized figure features a layered crown-like headdress, extended side elements, and a powerful abstract facial design, reflecting the spiritual beliefs and symbolic language of the Hongshan people. Hongshan jade carvings are among the earliest expressions of Chinese ritual art, valued for their distinctive forms, mysterious symbolism, and connection to early concepts of nature worship and celestial reverence. This type of jade figure represents an important category within the international market for ancient Chinese prehistoric jade.

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