21st Century Contemporary Qiaose Hongshan Style Red & Green Nephrite Jade Figure 6.5"

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A substantial contemporary lapidary carving masterfully sculpted in the archaic style of the Neolithic Hongshan culture. Measuring 6.5 by 3.75 … Read more A substantial contemporary lapidary carving masterfully sculpted in the archaic style of the Neolithic Hongshan culture. Measuring 6.5 by 3.75 inches and weighing a commanding 3 pounds, this dense hardstone figure depicts a crouching "Sun God" deity with prominent stylized features and dual bi-conical drill holes through the torso.

The piece exhibits an exceptional natural geological composition. The exterior is defined by a dense, unpolished, and completely opaque rust-red oxidized iron rind. This raw, matte boulder skin contrasts elegantly with a meticulously ground and highly polished "window" on the reverse, revealing the semi-translucent sage-green nephrite core beneath.

Presented in pristine, immaculate condition with no modern shelf wear or artificial structural distressing, this heavy figure represents a superb marriage of ancient iconography and striking mineral aesthetics.

Measurements: 6.5 in H × 3.75 in W × 3.75 in D

Weight: 2.12 lb

Style: Chinese, Archaistic, Hongshan-Inspired

Origin: China

Age: Mid-20th century See less