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SPRING AND AUTUMN PERIOD (770-476 BC)
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TWO GREEN JADE PENDANTS
SPRING AND AUTUMN PERIOD (770-476 BC)
The first of long rectangular shape with notched sides, carved in shallow relief on both sides with a profusion of angular scrolls, drilled through the centre along the length of the body for attachment, the semi-translucent jade of dark green tone with heavy alteration; the second of irregular arc shape, carved in shallow relief with scrolls, drilled in the centre with a suspension hole, the stone of green tone with heavy alteration
The first 5 in. (12.5 cm.) long, boxes (2)
SPRING AND AUTUMN PERIOD (770-476 BC)
The first of long rectangular shape with notched sides, carved in shallow relief on both sides with a profusion of angular scrolls, drilled through the centre along the length of the body for attachment, the semi-translucent jade of dark green tone with heavy alteration; the second of irregular arc shape, carved in shallow relief with scrolls, drilled in the centre with a suspension hole, the stone of green tone with heavy alteration
The first 5 in. (12.5 cm.) long, boxes (2)
Provenance
Baron and Baroness von Oertzen Collection
Literature
S. Howard Hansford, Jade - Essence of Hills and Streams, Johannesburg, 1969, no. B14, p. 73; B27, p. 77
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium