Hongshan Culture Yellow‑Jade Cicada Pendant

拍品描述

Dimensions: 4700‑2900 BCE, H. 3.5 cm (1.38 in), W. 4 cm (1.57 in), Weight: 20.5 g Condition & Provenance: Fully intact with natural earth encrustations, ancient twin perforations on reverse, no modern restoration. Private Collection, Texas Description: Carved from pale yellow jade into a stylized cicada form. Crisp incised lines define the wings and facial features in the characteristic simplified Hongshan aesthetic. Two drilled suspension holes on the reverse allow for wearing as an amulet. The stone retains soft luster together with natural milky burial patina. A rare pre‑historic ritual jade from ancient northern China with outstanding archaeological value.

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