Lot 18

Pendant of a Standing Figure, Western Zhou Period (1066-771 BCE)

Estimate: $7,000 - $9,000

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The pictured object depicts a robed male figure. The front of the body is slightly undulating, and the back is flat. His hair is long and pinned behind his ears. He wears a crown or headdress and robe with an arrow design on the apron. His shoulders are broad and his hands are covering his abdomen. He has a thick neck, wide nose, and large ears. This eyes are wonderfully expressive with heavy eyelids and bags underneath. A similar pendant was found in Shanxi, Tomb no. 63.

Condition

Jade, H: 5 3/8 in. W: 1 1/2 in. Th: 3/8 in. With a certificate of authenticity issued by Gu Fang, Senior Fellow of the Institute of Archaeology Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) (#94)