1 / 17
Premium CANNES ENCHERES
195
-
CHINA, Neolithic period, Hongshan culture
A rare celadon jad…
See original version (French)
195
-
CHINA, Neolithic period, Hongshan culture
A rare celadon jad…
See original version (French)
Estimate €4,000 - €5,000
Voluntary lot
Description
CHINA, Neolithic period, Hongshan culture
A rare celadon jade ornament, tubular in shape, flaring towards a sloping upper end, carved in the shape of a horse's hoof, the other, narrower end is pierced by two holes. The celadon-coloured stone has rust and white inclusions.
Height: 14.5 cm
Width: 9.8 cm
(Old chips, small chip in lower part)
Comparison: For a similar model, see Christie's sale of 21 March 2025 in New-York, lot n° 1001.
Provenance: - Brought back from China by the secretary Gaston Valette in September 1955 on the occasion of the parliamentary mission led by Edmond Michelet (mission to China and Vietnam from 5 to 27 September 1955). Given to his godson Adolphe Lavrat in 1961, then by descent - Monaco Collection
See original version (French)
Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
Pictures credits: Contact the Auction House
You may also like