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Archaic Dark Jade Monkey And Eagle
$1,550
£1,171.33
€1,371.27
CA$2,164.54
A$2,435.30
CHF 1,290.32
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Seated upright, the jade eagle is decorated with symmetrical curls on the wings and back. On the breast of the bird there are fine curved incisions. The eagle, with its strong brows and beak, is looking ahead confidently. This archaic piece represents Eastern Zhou Dynasty style eagles.
The jade monkey is in a seated position with one hand held up to his ear and the other crossed in front of his body. The monkey is carved with wrinkles on his brow and a long, curling tail reaching upward on his back.
During the Qianlong period, eagle carvings, usually paired with a bear, appeared on archaic jade carvings. Together the eagle and the bear mean “hero”.
“Monkeys are symbols of longevity because they are believed to have the ability to live for a long time, Their name, hou, is a pun for marquess, so they are also symbols of high rank. Monkeys bring to mind the exploits of the monkey Sun Wukong, the famous character from Xiyouji (Journey to the West), who created havoc in heaven and ate the peaches of immortality.”
—Later Chinese Jades: Ming Dynasty to Early Twentieth Century, from the Asian Art Museum of San Francisco
“In Chinese mythology, Sun Wukong (孫悟空), also known as the Monkey King, is a trickster god who plays a central role in Wu Cheng’en’s adventure novel Journey to the West.
Wukong is blessed with unmatched superhuman strength and the ability to transform into 72 different animals and objects. Each of his hairs have transformative powers, and he can magically manipulate wind, water and fire as well.”
—from Mythopedia
See the last image below for a related example of a jade monkey carving in the San Francisco Asian Art Museum collection.
Eagle dimensions: 1.7 x 1.8 x 3.7 cm
Monkey Dimensions: 2.1 x 2.3 x 3.2 cm
37.7 grams
Provenance — purchased from a Danish antique dealer in 2017
Photos were taken in studio light and daylight.
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- Date of Manufacture:Qing Dynasty
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:San Diego, CA
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