Shang and Western Zhou: The Dynastic Cycle Emerges in Ancient China
Tue, Dec 20, 2022 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 12
Engraved Bi Disc, Western Zhou Period (1066-771 BCE)
Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000
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The nephrite is mostly a deep hunter green with areas of calcification and traces of cinnabar remaining. The dragon is highly abstract and appears head to tail forming a circle. It has a curved eye and sharp talons. Its body is decorated in a series of hooks and loops to suggest its panlong type form. A similar piece was unearthed in Tomb #63 at the cemetery of the Marquis of Jin in Shanxi. Additionally, a comparable work is part the Seattle Art Museum's permanent collection.
Jade, Dia: 4 11/16 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)
(#9390)
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