A CHINESE JADE SUN GOD 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. 7.18 cm. W. 3.35 cm. T. 2.05 cm. Weight 62 grams. Carved from smooth pale celadon jade naturally adorned with vibrant russet skin patches across its face, torso and lower body, this stylized deity figure features characteristic pointed horn crests and simplified incised facial features. Rendered in a compact squatting pose, open circular cutouts pierce the arms and abdomen for threading cord. Soft rounded contours are shaped by refined hand grinding, highlighting the stone?s glossy polished finish. As a sacred wearable ritual ornament, it embodies ancient solar worship motifs, showcasing bold primitive sculptural lines and harmonious integration of natural jade skin into the divine figurative design.

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