The Ram aka the Goat or the Sheep is the eighth of the 12-year cycle of animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac related to the Chinese calendar. This zodiacal sign is often referred to as the “Ram” or “Sheep” sign, Reference: Wikipedia
Below are some examples and price guides of Chinese antiques depicting rams which are ideal for gifts to those born in the year of the Ram.
A WHITE JADE ‘THREE RAMS’ GROUP
18th Century
Finely carved as three recumbent rams, all naturalistically rendered with hooved legs tucked underneath their bodies, one of the young issuing the celestial yin yang symbol surrounded by swirling clouds resting on the back of the larger ram, the white stone of lustrous even tone. 5.1cm (2in) long.
Sold for £10,837.50 inc. premium at Bonham’s in 2023
A Chinese Cast Bronze Wine Pot
Qing Dynasty
Of archaistic globular form; raised on tripod feet issuing from rams head masks. Height 3 1/4 inches
Sold for $693 (includes buyer’s premium) at Doyle in 2023
A Chinese carved jade figure of a mythical ram. 21 cm wide.
Sold for £1,000 at Hannam’s Auctioneers Ltd in 2023
AN ARCHAISTIC FIRE-GILT COPPER REPOUSSÃ VESSEL WITH RAMS
China, style of the Tang dynasty – dating to the late Qing dynasty (1644-1912) or slightly later. The vessel centered around two rams, the long cylindrical neck of the vessels rising from the joined bodies. The vessel adorned with finely incised archaistic patterns including swirls, spirals and leiwen motifs as well as a Taotie mask featured on either side of the neck.
Sold for €550 at Galerie Zacke in 2023
An Exquisite Cloisonne ‘Ba & Auspicious Cloud’ Peach-Form Box. Enameled with polychrome patterns, all reserved on a bright turquoise ground, also gilt with a ram and miniature leafy peaches. Chinese Qing Dynasty. Qianlong Four-Character Mark. Size:25.5cmx22cmx20cm
Sold for US$7,000 at Summer Auction in 2023
