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Transformative Bird Jadeite Carving, Hongshan Culture 4700-2900 BCE

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North East China, West Liao River Basin, Hongshan Culture 4700-2900 BCE. Fine jadeite hardstone carving of an unusual humanoid figure in a transformative state with avian form beak head and mask carving to the winged arms and back. 5 3/4" H

Collected prior to 2008, ex-Lacy Gallery (Vanna & Lee Lacy collection), Los Angeles CA. Lacy Gallery was founded upon six decades of collecting ethnographic and fine art. Lee Lacy was a distinguished Hollywood producer of iconic TV series and commercials.