Song Dynasty Jade Merman Earth Spirit Chimera
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Description
This exquisitely-carved zoomorphic Sea God Merman earth spirit has the body of stylistically-winged sea horse with human head. The protective deity has a benevolent facial expression and bearded chin with hooves on the front limbs suggesting a Qilin. The earth spirit has graceful wings and a sinuous tri-furcated tail with three heads. One of a collection of similar protective earth spirit chimeras, the sculptures are being evaluated individually and collectively with this sculpture most likely from the Song Dynasty (960-1279 ce), but possibly dates as early as Sui or Tang Dynasties (589-618 or 618–907 ce). The large sculpture is approximately 4-3/4 inches tall, 1-1/2 inches wide, and 8-7/8 inches long.
Condition
The sculpture is sound with no noted defects. The nephrite exhibits surface alteration from age and patina from professional restoration. From a private collection, this artifact is clean, however will be sold without further restoration (as is).
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Song Dynasty Jade Merman Earth Spirit Chimera
Estimate $98,000 - $168,000
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