Lot 29 A CHINESE WHITE JADE OF A DANCER, WESTERN HAN DYNASTY (206 BC–9 AD)

A finely carved white jade dancer from the Western Han dynasty, depicted in a graceful standing pose with flowing sleeves and elegant drapery. The openwork design and delicate craftsmanship capture the movement and refinement of Han court culture. Height 12.6 cm.

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.