Hetian Green Jade Color‑Play Corn Handpiece,Qing Dynasty 19th Century

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Dimensions:Length 13.5 cm (5.31 in),Width 4.5 cm (1.77 in),Weight 203g,19th CenturyCondition & Provenance:Fully three‑dimensionally carved from single block of Hetian green jade.The piece is complete without cracks,fissures,chips or modern restoration and replacement parts.Jade material shows fine smooth texture.Natural gradient of deep and light green shifts organically.Lush deep green is carved into plump protruding corn kernels while pale green‑white forms main corn body.Every kernel is rounded and well polished with precise,fluid carving lines.It bears soft aged inherited patina with subtle wear generated from long‑term handling,no serious damages.Provenance:Private collection of Dallas,Texas,United States.Purchased from antique gallery in Singapore in 1990,kept in family holdings for generations and released into antique market recently。description:This Qing‑dynasty Hetian green jade color‑play corn hand‑piece is a fine representative of realistic jade sculpture from late Qing period.Corn motif symbolizes bumper harvest,fruitfulness and prosperity.It was a popular auspicious object for ancient Chinese literati to handle and display.The carver took full advantage of natural dual‑tone jade material for brilliant color‑play design.Rich emerald green sections turn into clustered plump kernels,and pale green‑white jade composes main corn form.Color arrangement strictly follows natural stone texture with seamless transition showing remarkable craftsmanship.The sculpture is fully rounded and lifelike in elongated shape.Dense corn kernels are arranged layer upon layer,each kernel stands out distinctly with great three‑dimensional effect.The carving work is intricate and meticulous,every bump and contour of kernels is well executed.Jade is oily and solid,covered by thick soft old patina without harsh modern gloss.Color‑play jade pieces in Qing era set high standards for raw stone quality plus carver’s skill and aesthetic vision.This well‑preserved green jade corn makes a wonderful handheld collectible as well as elegant table ornament.It draws plenty attention from Qing jade collectors all over the world.

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