Shang and Western Zhou: The Dynastic Cycle Emerges in Ancient China
Tue, Dec 20, 2022 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 47
Collared Ring, Shang Period (1600-1100 BCE)
Estimate: $2,500 - $4,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $200 | $20 |
| $320 | $30 |
| $380 | $20 |
| $420 | $30 |
| $480 | $20 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,200 | $300 |
| $3,800 | $200 |
| $4,200 | $300 |
| $4,800 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $32,000 | $3,000 |
| $38,000 | $2,000 |
| $42,000 | $3,000 |
| $48,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
| $320,000 | $30,000 |
| $380,000 | $20,000 |
| $420,000 | $30,000 |
| $480,000 | $20,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
This jade ring (possibly a bracelet or hair ornament) is bone white with some russet brown inclusions. The wall of the central hole is raised on both sides and outer sides of the ring are tapered down to an edge. Similar examples have been in sites throughout the Shang realms.
Jade, Dia: 3 3/8 in. Th: 7/8 - 1/8 in. With a certificate of authenticity issued by Gu Fang, Senior Fellow of the Institute of Archaeology Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS)
(#8275)