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A CELADON JADE PENDANT OF A KNEELING HUMANOID FIGURE, LATE NEOLITHIC PERIOD, HONGSHAN CULTURE China, c. 4700-2500 BC. Boldly carved with hands resting above the bent knees, the oval head detailed with large eyes above the mouth, pierced through the arms and horizontally at the nape for suspension. The semi-translucent stone is of a rich celadon color with opaque beige patches and dark green inclusions and speckles. The surface is finely polished, with additional ancient wear, resulting in an unctuous, smoothly worn feel overall. Provenance: The Collection of Sam and Myrna Myers, Paris, France. Acquired between circa 1965-2012. An old label with collector’s number ‘4229 103’ accompanies the lot. Condition: Excellent condition, commensurate with age, with expected wear, natural age-related imperfections, typical traces of weathering, and signs of prolonged burial. Weight: 48.4 g Dimensions: Height 5.7 cm Literature comparison: Compare a related jade pendant in the form of a kneeling figure, dated Hongshan culture, 5 cm tall, in the Asian Art Museum, Smithsonian Institution, accession number S2012.9.49. Compare a related jade pendant in the form of a seated figure, dated Hongshan culture, 6.5 cm tall, in the Asian Art Museum, Smithsonian Institution, accession number S2012.9.46. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Christie’s Hong Kong, 29 November 2017, lot 2707 Price: HKD 7,900,000 or approx. EUR 1,012,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Description: A jade kneeling figure, late Hongshan culture, circa 3500-3000 BC Expert remark: Compare the related pose, soft features, and size (6.3 cm). Note the different color of the jade.

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