A CHINESE OPENWORK JADE HUANG PENDANT

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PROVENANCE: The private collection of Earl Sorensen, based in Atlanta, Georgia, represents decades of dedicated collecting in the fields of Buddhist art and Chinese jade. An international businessman who frequently traveled throughout Asia during the 1960s, Sorensen developed a deep appreciation for Eastern art and culture through his extensive business activities.During a business trip to western China, he was presented with a Buddha statue by a local monk. This meaningful gift sparked a lifelong passion for Buddhist artifacts, Chinese jades, and other works reflecting the rich artistic and spiritual traditions of Asia. Over the following decades, he carefully assembled a distinguished collection, acquiring pieces that reflected both aesthetic beauty and historical significance.As he prepares for retirement and relocation to Florida, Mr. Sorensen has chosen to share his cherished collection with the next generation of collectors.The Earl Sorensen Collection is offered in this auction as Lots 267?271 and Lots 401?434. H. 6.92 cm. W. 4.34 cm. T. 0.5 cm. Weight 29 grams. Carved from translucent pale celadon jade naturally tinged with warm russet patina concentrated across the lower section, this openwork huang pendant features interwoven stylized mythical beast forms outlined by fluid incised scroll lines. Delicate hollow cutouts penetrate the silhouette to create rhythmic negative space, with a small suspension perforation drilled at the left terminal for cord threading. Every contour bears smooth rounded edges refined by consistent hand polishing. The restrained linear engraving and symmetrical zoomorphic composition showcase sophisticated ancient jade carving techniques, serving as an elegant wearable ritual ornament steeped in traditional symbolic design.

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