Shang and Western Zhou: The Dynastic Cycle Emerges in Ancient China
Tue, Dec 20, 2022 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 10
Rabbit Pendant, Late Shang/Western Zhou Period (1600-771 BCE)
Estimate: $1,500 - $2,000
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| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,200 | $300 |
| $3,800 | $200 |
| $4,200 | $300 |
| $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 |
| $200,000 | $20,000 |
| $320,000 | $30,000 |
| $380,000 | $20,000 |
| $420,000 | $30,000 |
| $480,000 | $20,000 |
| $500,000 | $50,000 |
A similar flat pendant was unearthed during the excavation of the tomb of Lady Fu Hao, wife, and consort, of the Shang Emperor Wu Ding. The rabbit’s body appears at rest with all four feet tucked under it and an upturned tail. The line work is simple and serves only to articulate the rabbit’s physical features: hindquarters, toes, eyes, and ears, etc.
Jade, H: 1 in. W: 2 1/4 in. Th: 1/8 in. With a certificate of authenticity issued by Gu Fang, Senior Fellow of the Institute of Archaeology Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS)
(#16266)