Hetian Jade Figure, Pre-Ming Style
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Description
This Hetian jade figure is carved in a compact sculptural format that draws upon earlier figural traditions. Its interest lies in the relationship between the human or devotional form and the quiet material authority of the stone.
The carving emphasizes silhouette, rounded transitions, and a controlled treatment of detail, allowing the material to remain a central part of the visual experience. Such works are often appreciated not only for iconography but also for the way carving and stone quality are brought into balance.
Figures in pre-Ming style occupy a place within the broader tradition of archaistic and retrospective jade carving, where earlier modes are reinterpreted through later connoisseurial taste. This gives the object significance both as a sculpture and as a collector’s jade.
This piece is offered in pre-Ming style, with dating and attribution expressed as a careful stylistic judgment.
Details
Object Type: Carved Figure
Material: Hetian Jade
Form: Seated figure with incised decoration
Height: 8.5 cm
Width: 9 cm
Weight: 222 g
Condition: Minor natural inclusions and expected surface wear are consistent with jade carvings of this type.
Origin: Chinese style
Period: Pre-Ming style
We are happy to provide additional photographs, closer views, and condition details whenever possible. Serious inquiries are always welcome.