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 32
Three-Pronged Ornament, Late Neolithic Period, Liangzhu Culture (3200 - 2300 BCE)
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $2,000 | $50 |
| $5,000 | $100 |
Jade, H: 2 in. W: 3 1/8 in. Th: 5/16 in.
Likely a hair or headdress fitting, this ornament is drilled through the middle from both sides on its north/south ends. It is decorated with a simple animal mask and is white to slighltly pale blue in appearance. It is in good condition with some cracks, weathering, and mineral deposits. This item DOES NOT have a display base.