Lot 46 A GREEN JADE ANCESTOR MASK, POST-SHIJIAHE CULTURE (c 2000-1800 BC)
An exceptional green jade ancestor mask from the post-Shijiahe cultural tradition of the Neolithic period. Finely carved with a stylized human face featuring prominent circular eyes, geometric contours, and intricate openwork details, the mask reflects the spiritual beliefs and ritual practices of early Chinese civilization. The translucent jade displays natural mineral, inclusions and rich russet patination Length: 10.5 cm. Weight: 76 g
PROVENANCE From a private Canadian collection. Formerly from Mr. Huang Zhi-Ming, a Taiwanese private collector. Mr. Huang acquired the jade pieces in Hong Kong. Some from Mr. Lai Loy (1926 - 2012), a jade dealer on Hollywood Road well known for handling and supplying archaic jade pieces to collectors, museums and other dealers and some some from private collectors in Hong Kong.