A CHINESE ARCHAIC JADE INSECT 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. L. 5.52 cm. W. 2.8 cm. T. 1.39 cm. Weight 25 grams. Carved from pale celadon jade suffused with earthy brown and off-white calcified patina across its entire surface, this tapered insect-form pendant bears primitive stylized carving. Parallel incised grooves segment the body to mimic insect texture, with two circular suspension perforations piercing the upper lobed head for cord threading. The piece features smooth, rounded contours shaped by meticulous hand grinding, retaining a primitive, unrefined charm characteristic of early jade craft. As a ritual wearable ornament, it encapsulates ancient natural worship beliefs and showcases the raw, elegant simplicity of archaic jade carving artistry.

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