River‑Worn Jade Divine‑Human Figure,Hongshan Culture,Neolithic Age

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Dimensions:Height 16 cm (6.30 in),Width 8 cm (3.15 in),Weight 1561g,Neolithic AgeCondition & Provenance:Fully preserved,heavy soil encrustation and calcified patina all over surface,partial surface erosion caused by burial alteration,original drilled holes remain intact.From private collection in New YorkDescription:This divine‑human figure is carved from solid river‑worn green jade of Hongshan Culture.The sculpture features a stocky,heavy form with rounded head.Simple outlines define facial features.The humanoid body stands upright with full,plump proportions.A pair of counter‑drilled holes can be seen on the back,the inner walls of holes are smooth,which are ancient craftsmanship marks for cord suspension.Buried underground for thousands of years,the artifact is covered with thick dirt,yellowish‑brown stains and gray‑white calcification.The patina penetrates deep into jade texture.This is a highly representative ritual object of northern Chinese Neolithic Hongshan Culture.It reflects the spiritual beliefs of ancient people and holds tremendous archaeological importance as well as great collectible value.

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