Northeast China, Hongshan culture, Neolithic Period, ca. 3800 to 2700 BCE. A natural rock crystal pendant from the Neolithic Hongshan culture, carved in the form of a seated mythical anthropomorphic figure with an abstract face and touching hands upon his knees. This example is perforated through the forehead and was likely worn as a pendant or attached to clothing. For many years, scholars believed that Chinese civilization began in the Yellow River valley, but now we know that there were actually earlier cultures both north and south of this region. The Hongshan culture, comprised of a group of Neolithic peoples who lived in the far north-east, in what is modern-day Liaoning province and Inner Mongolia, created a sophisticated society and erected elaborate ceremonial sites that oftentimes included valuable works like this translucent rock crystal mythical figure. Size: 1.5" W x 2.5" H (3.8 cm x 6.4 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Private LA County collection

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#117238

Small, stable fissure near peforation. Else intact and excellent.