Lot Essay
The markings on the two discs indicate that they were carved from the same boulder. The circular holes were both drilled from one side, suggesting that the discs were carved in north-west China.
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PROPERTY FROM A PRIVATE ENGLISH COLLECTION (LOTS 70-80)
Having lived in Hong Kong in the early 1970's, the passion for collection Chinese art, in particular jade was ignited at this time and fuelled by having friends and acquaintances in this collecting field.
The majority of the collection was formed and purchased in the UK from antique auctions, fairs and a few reputable dealers.
Many of the pieces have been carried around daily and handled lovingly (ba wan).
A RARE MATCHING PAIR OF JADE DISCS, HUAN
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6500-1700 BC
Details
A RARE MATCHING PAIR OF JADE DISCS, HUAN
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6500-1700 BC
The discs are thinly carved with wide tapering holes to the centre. The semi-translucent stone is of olive green and brown tones with creamy opaque areas.
6 3/8 in. (16.3 cm.) diam. (2)
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 6500-1700 BC
The discs are thinly carved with wide tapering holes to the centre. The semi-translucent stone is of olive green and brown tones with creamy opaque areas.
6 3/8 in. (16.3 cm.) diam. (2)
Provenance
From a private English collection.
Literature
Gabriele Fahr-Becker, The Art of East Asia, 1996, vol. 1, p. 297.
Sale room notice
Please note the provenance for this lot should also read 'Purchased in the UK in 1989'.
Brought to you by
Alexis Yuen
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