California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 May 9, 2020  May 9, 2020

 Lot # 9041 
A GREEN JADE CARVING    古玉璜


  • Dimension: Length: 7 1/8 in (18.1 cm) Width: 5 7/8 in (14.9 cm)
  • Estimate From: $1500
  • Estimate To: $2500

The carving is modelled in S-shape, the stone is of green tone with russet brown inclusions at both ends.


在中國古代與玉琮、玉璧、玉圭、玉璋、玉琥、玉璜等,被《周禮》一書稱為是“六器禮天地四方”的玉禮器。六器之中的玉璜、玉琮、玉璧、玉圭等四種玉器,歷史最悠久,早在新石器時代就已出現,此件即為玉璜的一種。