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ZHOU DYNASTY (C. 1100-256 BC) OR LATER
Details
A CELADON JADE BEAD, A CELADON JADE PENDANT, HUANG, AND A MOTTLED JADE ARCHED PENDANT
ZHOU DYNASTY (C. 1100-256 BC) OR LATER
The first is a bead carved with raised scrolls. The stone is of a celadon tone with thin russet veins. The second is an arched pendant, huang, formed as a mythical beast. The stone is of a celadon tone with areas of calcification. The third is an arched pendant incised with interlocking scrolls. the stone is of a mottled brown and jade colour.
The huang 3? in. (8.5 cm.) wide
ZHOU DYNASTY (C. 1100-256 BC) OR LATER
The first is a bead carved with raised scrolls. The stone is of a celadon tone with thin russet veins. The second is an arched pendant, huang, formed as a mythical beast. The stone is of a celadon tone with areas of calcification. The third is an arched pendant incised with interlocking scrolls. the stone is of a mottled brown and jade colour.
The huang 3? in. (8.5 cm.) wide
Provenance
Private East Asian Collector (d.1994).
The first, acquired in 1988 in Hong Kong.
The second, acquired in 1974 from a private Hong Kong collector.
The third, acquired in 1972 from a private Hong Kong collector.
The first, acquired in 1988 in Hong Kong.
The second, acquired in 1974 from a private Hong Kong collector.
The third, acquired in 1972 from a private Hong Kong collector.
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