Lot 8 A CHINESE JADE GRASSHOPPER PENDANT, HAN DYNASTY (206 BC–220 AD)
Reference: ART10010444
A finely carved yellowish-green jade grasshopper pendant, symbolizing abundance, longevity, and prosperity in ancient Chinese culture. The elegant form is rendered with simple yet expressive details. Warm amber tones and natural translucency enhance the pendant’s charm. Length 7.3 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.