Hongshan Culture River‑Worn Jade Pig‑Dragon,Neolithic Age,

拍品描述

Dimensions:Height 7.3cm,width 5cm,weight 111gCondition & Provenance:Carved entirely from river‑worn jade.The stone shows muted green tone with natural dark mineral inclusions.Primary russet burial patina spreads across surface,heavily concentrated in select areas.The artifact retains complete classic form with archaic incised details defining eyes,snout and mane.An ancient suspension hole on the side is smoothly worn from age.Clear traces of primitive lapidary work remain throughout the object under thick glossy patina.The fractured lower section preserves original weathered burial surface without modern polishing,dyeing or restoration.It originates from a private California collection specializing in northern Chinese Neolithic jades.This piece was collected in the 1990s and handed down through two generations,cataloged within Hongshan jade group with well‑documented provenance.Description:This classic Hongshan river‑worn jade pig‑dragon exhibits iconic coiled C‑shape with distinct mythical beast head rendered in concise,powerful carving.It ranks among the most important ritual artifacts of Hongshan culture.Preserved original patina and authentic surface condition are intact.Surviving examples of comparable size and quality are quite rare.It constitutes critical physical evidence for Neolithic northern Chinese spiritual beliefs and ancient jade craftsmanship,possessing outstanding archaeological,artistic and collectible value.

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