California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 June 22, 2019  June 22, 2019

 Lot # 6865 
A JADE BIRD-FORM PENDANT    紅山文化 玉鴞


  • Dimension: Length: 1 2/5 in (3.6 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $2500

The flattened bird with wings outstretched, carved with a small head, outspread wings and tail. Possibly Hong Shan Culture and Neolithic Period.


古人視鴞與鷹隼為最兇猛的鳥類,猶如獸中之虎,令人震懾畏懼,代表權威。玉鴞局部鈣化, 器型厚實,雕工簡潔疏朗,重點部位突出,如其倒三角首、菱形喙及比例誇張的圓目、雙翼等,造型獨特,非常難得。