Shang and Western Zhou: The Dynastic Cycle Emerges in Ancient China
Tue, Dec 20, 2022 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 9
Pendant of an Anthropomorphic Figure, Western Zhou Period (1066-771 BCE)
Estimate: $6,000 - $8,000
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The human figure in this flat pendant is depicted in a crouching position, encircled by three dragons: one at the back of its head, another coiled around the center of its body, and the third under its buttocks. His head is elongated with his ears, eyes, eyebrows, and nostrils simply articulated. A similar pendant was discovered in the Guo Cemetery (no. 2011) at Sanmenxia, Henan.
Jade, H: 3 7/8 in. W: 1 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)
(#2020)