Shang and Western Zhou: The Dynastic Cycle Emerges in Ancient China
Tue, Dec 20, 2022 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 21
Zoomorphic Bird Pendant, Late Shang Period (1600-1100 BCE)
Estimate: $7,000 - $8,000
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The sculptural pendant is carved in the round and rendered in delicate light green jade with pale brown and white inclusions. The figure presented is a bird with the head of a tiger. The tiger's mouth is wide and open, as are its eyes. Its wings are folded and its tail-feathers curled underneath its rump forming a support point. A pattern carved into its broad chest indicates feathers, while its wings bear a cloud design typical of the period. There is a perforation carved through the top between its erect ears, and out through the bottom for suspension. Overall, the work is in excellent condition and masterfully carved.
Jade, H: 2 1/16 in. W: 1 in. D: 1 in. With a certificate of authenticity issued by Gu Fang, Senior Fellow of the Institute of Archaeology Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS)
(# 438)
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