Large Chinese Xiuyan Jade Carving Lotus Cash Coin Auspicious Foliage 1.6kg 26cm

LARGE CHINESE XIUYAN JADE CARVING – LOTUS, CASH COIN & AUSPICIOUS FOLIAGE

A large and impressive Chinese carved Xiuyan jade / serpentine hardstone group, extensively carved and pierced with lotus, seed pods, scrolling foliage and a prominent traditional Chinese cash-coin motif.

The carving is accompanied by its Chinese factory identification label, naming the Xingwang Jade Ware Factory, Xiuyan County, Liaoning Province, China (辽宁省岫岩县兴旺玉器厂), together with handwritten reference CA-85.

Xiuyan County in Liaoning is one of China’s historic centres of jade and hardstone carving and is particularly associated with the material traditionally known as Xiuyan jade.

THE CARVING

Worked from attractive pale celadon to yellow-green translucent stone, the sculpture forms an elaborate three-dimensional composition of overlapping leaves, flowers, lotus seed heads and curling stems.

Extensive pierced openwork allows light through the composition and gives considerable depth. Individual leaves are finely incised with veins, while the seed pods have carefully defined seeds.

At the centre is a large circular Chinese cash coin with its traditional square aperture. Combined with the lotus and abundant seed-bearing plants, the composition evokes traditional themes of prosperity, abundance and good fortune.

At approximately 26cm high, 21cm wide and 1.6kg, this is a substantial carving with excellent display presence.

FITTED HARDWOOD STAND

Presented on a dark fitted hardwood stand, shaped to accommodate the irregular base of the stone, with moulded border, pierced decorative apron and short feet.

FACTORY LABEL / PROVENANCE

Of particular interest is the surviving Chinese identification label bearing:

辽宁省岫岩县兴旺玉器厂

Xingwang Jade Ware Factory, Xiuyan County, Liaoning Province

and handwritten reference CA-85.

The label provides useful provenance connecting the carving directly with Xiuyan County, Liaoning Province, rather than it being simply an unidentified Chinese hardstone carving. It will be supplied with the sculpture and should be retained with it.

MATERIAL

Described as Xiuyan jade in the recognised Chinese traditional/trade sense. Much green Xiuyan material is gemologically serpentine-group stone rather than jadeite. This carving has not been laboratory tested and is conservatively described as Xiuyan jade / probably serpentine hardstone.

DETAILS

Origin: China

Production: Xiuyan County, Liaoning Province

Factory: Xingwang Jade Ware Factory

Reference: CA-85

Date: Circa 1940

Material: Xiuyan jade / probably serpentine hardstone

Colour: Pale celadon / yellow-green

Subject: Lotus, seed pods, foliage & cash coin

Technique: Carved, pierced and polished

Height: Approx. 26cm

Width: Approx. 21cm

Weight: Approx. 1.6kg

Stand: Fitted pierced hardwood stand

Documentation: Chinese factory identification label

Valued at £650

CONDITION

Good overall vintage condition with minor nibbles and small chips to some exposed extremities, consistent with the intricate pierced construction. Minor surface marks, abrasions and deposits within deeper carved areas. Natural variations and inclusions are present within the stone.

The hardwood stand has expected surface wear and marks from age and use. No major structural damage apparent.

Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition report.

A substantial and highly decorative c.1940 Chinese Xiuyan carving, combining impressive scale, extensive openwork, auspicious symbolism, fitted hardwood stand and a particularly interesting surviving Xiuyan factory label.

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