Hetian Jade Boy With Recumbent Deer Ornament,Qing Dynasty,18‑19th Century

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Dimensions:Length 7 cm (2.76 in),Height 6 cm (2.36 in),Weight 119g,18‑19th Centurycondition & Provenance:The carving is fully intact without breaks or chips.The jade displays smooth texture with natural aged patina and well‑established old inclusions penetrating the surface.Facial features,robe folds,deer figure and woven basket patterns remain sharply defined.Open‑work and incised details are well preserved,with only minor surface wear accumulated over centuries.Provenance:Private collection,New Jersey,United States.Acquired from antique gallery in Singapore in 1987,preserved within one family for decades and recently released onto global antique market.Description:This Qing‑period Hetian jade boy‑and‑deer carving represents a classic auspicious decorative object for desk display or personal appreciation.It is carved from a single piece of white Hetian jade.The boy sits in relaxed posture with plump joyful facial features and cheerful smiling eyes,simply rendered hair knots and flowing wide‑sleeve robe with natural fold lines.Beside him rests a finely detailed woven basket with realistic lattice texture.A docile recumbent deer nestles closely by his side with lifelike antler and musculature detail.The work combines full‑round carving,partial open‑work and fine line incising for a full‑bodied,robust form.The boy symbolizes blessings for numerous descendants,while deer stands for official rank and prosperity,an extremely beloved motif in traditional Chinese jade art.The piece carries rich layered patina and aging traces,showcasing hallmark carving styles of mid‑to‑late Qing dynasty.Well‑preserved figurative jade carvings of this type are highly sought‑after among American and international jade collectors.It works wonderfully as tabletop decor and fits perfectly within a serious jade collection.

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