A CHINESE ARCHAIC JADE TIGER PENDANT

拍品描述

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. L. 7.22 cm. W. 3.56 cm. T. 0.66 cm. Weight 36 grams. This stylized flat jade tiger pendant is crafted from pale creamy white nephrite dotted with fine dark mineral speckles and faint russet patina at the curled crest. Its silhouette is defined by smooth scroll-edged contours, with continuous delicate incised spiral lines covering the surface to render symbolic fur patterns. A neat small suspension hole is drilled through the upper side for threading onto jade necklaces. Every outer edge bears soft, worn rounding from ancient hand grinding, lending a gentle matte polish. The compact vertical zoomorphic design and restrained linear engraving embody the refined symbolic carving aesthetics of traditional ceremonial jade wearable ornaments.

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