Carved jade figurine ‘Cicada’, Liangzhu culture

Brown jade with subtle ochre and gold flecks. It has an elongated, cylindrical body with rounded edges, which is adorned with fine reliefs and engravings, which form the head and wings of the insect, profusely decorated with incised spirals. It shows wear and patina due to age. Neolithic period (ca. 6000 - 2000 BC) or later. 

Size: 6.6 x 2.7 cm

Weight: 77 g