Lot 894. A pale green and opaque buff jade figure of a pig, Han dynasty (206 BC - AD 220); 3 7/8 in. (9.9 cm.). Estimate USD 4,000 - USD 6,000. Price realised USD 16,250. © Christie's Image Ltd 2020.

The rounded rectangular block carved as a recumbent pig with a flat snout, with deep slanting grooves delineating the body, the green stone with large areas of opaque ivory and buff tone, cloth box.

Provenance: The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection, Chicago, acquired prior to 1970.

Literature: The Arts Club of Chicago, Chinese Art from the Collection of James W. and Marilynn Alsdorf, Chicago, 1970, no. J7.

Exhibited: Chicago, The Arts Club of Chicago, Chinese Art from the Collection of James W. and Marilynn Alsdorf, 21 September-13 November 1970.

 Christie's. Sacred and Imperial: The James and Marilynn Alsdorf Collection Part II, New York, 24 September 2020