Shang and Western Zhou: The Dynastic Cycle Emerges in Ancient China
Tue, Dec 20, 2022 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 36
Coiled Dragon Pendant, Western Zhou Period (1066-771 BCE)
Estimate: $6,000 - $7,000
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The yellow jade is carved in the round and depicts a coiled feline/serpentine dragon. Sculptural pendants from this period often appear static and symmetrical; however, this one is fluid and more natural in its pose. He is coiled with his back rounded and with its tail coming up and over his midsection. The perforation is incorporated into the design at the end of its tail. Its body is elaborately decorated in bas relief with swirling hook and cloud patterns and a double arc design running down the length of its spine. The creature's head has stubby, mushroom-shaped horns, and its mouth is open, exposing sharp teeth.
Jade, H: 1 1/4 in. W: 2 in. Th: 1 9/16 in. With a certificate of authenticity issued by Gu Fang, Senior Fellow of the Institute of Archaeology Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS)
(#15408)