SHANG DYNASTY, CIRCA 1200 BC
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THREE JADE 'BIRD' PENDANTS
SHANG DYNASTY, CIRCA 1200 BC
The largest delicately carved with a large crest, its body extensively incised with geometric motifs, the stone of a celadon tone with opaque inclusions ;the second similary decorated, the stone of a pale greyish-green tone; the smallest incised with a curling geometric motif, the semi-translucent stone of a greyish-green tone
1½ in to 3 in. (4 cm. to 7.5 cm.) long (3)
SHANG DYNASTY, CIRCA 1200 BC
The largest delicately carved with a large crest, its body extensively incised with geometric motifs, the stone of a celadon tone with opaque inclusions ;the second similary decorated, the stone of a pale greyish-green tone; the smallest incised with a curling geometric motif, the semi-translucent stone of a greyish-green tone
1½ in to 3 in. (4 cm. to 7.5 cm.) long (3)
Provenance
Two small birds: J.T. Tai & Co, New York, acquired before 1966.
The other: A.W. Bahr Collection, Weybridge, 1963.
The other: A.W. Bahr Collection, Weybridge, 1963.
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price and at 15% on the buyer's premium
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