Shang and Western Zhou: The Dynastic Cycle Emerges in Ancient China
Tue, Dec 20, 2022 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 51
Crouching Tiger Pendant, Late Shang/Early Western Zhou Period (1600-771 BCE)
Estimate: $3,500 - $4,500
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A much larger, but similar work was found in the Tomb of Lady Fu Hao at Anyang. The pendant depicts a crouching tiger with alert ears and an open mouth. His tail is slightly curled up and his feet are carved to show four claws. Its body is decorated in ring and cloud patterns. The nephrite is a translucent and off-white/rust colored.
Jade, H: 1 in. W: 2 1/4 in. Th: 1/4 in. With a certificate of authenticity issued by Gu Fang, Senior Fellow of the Institute of Archaeology Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS)
(#181)