Pair of jade panthers, Tang dynasty

A pair of highly detailed freestanding figures in greyish-white jade. The animal is showing its fangs with a menacing expression, its body is crouched, and its gaze is directed in opposite directions. The elements such as the hair, the spine and the face are very well represented. In good condition with patina due to age. Tang Dynasty (618-906 AD).

Measurements: 3,5 x 2,5 x 9,9 cm; Total weight: 193 gr

Provenance: Collection of Tommy Lam, Hong Kong, from 1980.-Previous owner of lot: 48, (Imperial white jade "ziqiang buxi" seal, Qing dynasty, Qianlong period (1736 - 1795)) Auctioned: Important Hong Kong Collection, Tommy Lam - Asian Art. 25 October 2023. Darley Auctions.