A CHINESE JADE PIG DRAGON 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. H. 9.66 cm. W. 6.95 cm. T. 2.63 cm. Weight 311 grams. This archaic jade carving is shaped as the iconic coiled pig dragon, a hallmark of ancient Chinese jade craft. Crafted from pale celadon jade, the stone bears natural mottled white and russet calcified patina across its smooth, polished surface. It features a distinct C-form coil with a central perforation, a small side suspension hole, stylized rounded eye and incised linear facial detailing, plus a characteristic front slit separating the snout from the rounded body. Expertly worked with soft, flowing contours, this wearable ritual ornament showcases masterful primitive jade carving techniques, embodying profound prehistoric spiritual symbolism and timeless aesthetic charm.

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