1568160

Neolithic period Chinese rock crystal carving #1568160

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Asian Antiques Start Price:350.00 USD Estimated At:0.00 USD
Neolithic period Chinese rock crystal carving #1568160
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Archaic Chinese rock crystal carving dating to Hong Shan neolithic culture. While the neolithic jade carvings are relatively abundant on the collectors' market, the rock crystal carvings are extremely rare and not found even at world major museums. This is an authentic neolithic carving similar in carving to the jade statues of Hong Shan culture in Northern China. It represents a bovine features animal with human body and in shape of a rhyton. As there are no records of the customs of this period, we assume that this large statue was used as a veneration idol, possible a fertility idol as the distal end in shape of receptacle symbolizes the impregnation and also on the other hand, wealth and prosperity symbol goddess. The natural rock crystal is remarkable clear of any inclusions and despite 6000 plus years has no damages. Superficial micro-erosion is seen only with a magnifying glass. The rock crystal is transparent and has a honey-like hue. Size: 8" X 3" (20 cm. X 7.5 cm.). Provenance: Dr. Veleanu's collection, the author of the collectors' textbook: "Jade, 5000 BC to 1912 AD, Guide to collectors" and the owner of Objets d'Art Uniques Internet store. Estimated value: $10.000.
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent. No damages.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:4000 BCE</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:China</td></tr>





<tr><td>Title:Neolithic period Chinese rock crystal carving</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:Rock crystal</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Fishkill, New York</td></tr>
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