This exhibition ‘Earthy Hues’ focuses on the wide variety of colours in jade carvings. While some are naturally occurring, others are a result of transformations during burial. Nevertheless, as in the gallery’s previous exhibitions, the importance of the combination of carving quality and scarcity of the object itself cannot be emphasized more. The items selected for this exhibition were used in both the public and private spheres, from archaic ritual and ceremonial objects to personal handling pieces and pendants. Most come from renowned collections and/or are previously published.
Fine Art Asia, Hong Kong, October 2018
A white jade toggle in the form of a seated monkey, China: Northern and Southern Dynasties (386-589)
A deep and light russet openwork pendant in the form of an abstract phoenix, China: Tang to Song dynasty, 7th-10th century
A mottled yellow, deep russet and grey jade weight modelled as a two dogs and three puppies, China: Song dynasty (960–1279)
A yellow, russet and grey jade model of a crouching mythical beast, China: Song dynasty (960–1279)