Shang and Western Zhou: The Dynastic Cycle Emerges in Ancient China
Tue, Dec 20, 2022 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 42
Deer Pendant, Western Zhou Period (1066-771 BCE)
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
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| $1,000 | $100 |
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| $3,200 | $300 |
| $3,800 | $200 |
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| $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 |
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| $320,000 | $30,000 |
| $380,000 | $20,000 |
| $420,000 | $30,000 |
| $480,000 | $20,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
The flat deer pendant is rendered in a mostly translucent jade with white inclusions, likely caused by exposure to alkali. The deer, which is one of the more commonly rendered animals of the period (especially among the Western Zhou), is looking over its rear end and appears to be startled, about to bound from its resting position. The interior of the pendant is sparsely incised with cloud shaped decorations, except for a clearly defined eye, ear mouth and nose. Cinnabar remnants remain inside the linework.
Jade, H: 2 1/2 in. W: 3 in. Th: 3/16 in. With a certificate of authenticity issued by Gu Fang, Senior Fellow of the Institute of Archaeology Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS)
(#2015)
Condition
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