Carved jade figure ‘Xihi’, Liangzhu culture
Carved jade figure ‘Xihi’, Liangzhu culture
Lot. 38003825/245
Start the . 28 Mar 2025 00:00 AM
Finish. 28 Mar 2026 00:00 AM
Substraction. 342 days - 21 h. - 58 m. - 14 s.
Estimated Value.
Description.
Jade of a soft ochre hue, carved in an irregular shape with rounded edges. It is decorated with a central incised image of the deity of the sun, known in Chinese culture as ‘Xihi’, with an archaic aesthetic, in which the deity, seated and with outstretched arms, has a large crown that emulates the rays of the sun. The stone shows patina due to ageing. Neolithic period (ca. 6000–2000 BC) or later.
Size: 5.8 x 3.1 x 4.8 cm
Weight: 131 g
