Liangzhu: Ritual Objects at the Dawn of China’s Jade Age
Thu, May 19, 2022 12:00AM EDT - Fri, Jun 3, 2022 05:00PM EDT
Timed Auction
Lot 2
Ring Ornament, Late Neolithic Period, Liangzhu Culture (3200 - 2300 BCE)
Estimate: $1,000 - $2,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $2,000 | $50 |
| $5,000 | $100 |
Jade, Dia: 3 1/2 in. Th: 1/2 in.
This finely shaped and polished ornamental ring is marked by a white "marbling" resembling animal fat that weaves through the blueish green nephrite. The veiny white discoloration is typical of archaic jades from the moist climate of the southeastern coastal region of China. The condition of this work is very fine and has no chips or scratches. This object DOES NOT have a display base.