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THE PROPERTY OF A HONG KONG PRIVATE COLLECTOR
A JADE 'MYTHICAL BEASTS' PLECTRUM-SHAPED PENDANT
SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
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A JADE 'MYTHICAL BEASTS' PLECTRUM-SHAPED PENDANT
SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
The jade is vividly carved in openwork with a sinuous panchi being attacked on either side by a bixie and a chihu, all surrounding the ‘archer’s thumb ring’-shaped ornament with further incised details. The stone is of a pale greyish-white tone with highlights ranging from a dark brown colour to russet tone.
2 3/4 in. (7.2 cm.) long
SONG DYNASTY (960-1279)
The jade is vividly carved in openwork with a sinuous panchi being attacked on either side by a bixie and a chihu, all surrounding the ‘archer’s thumb ring’-shaped ornament with further incised details. The stone is of a pale greyish-white tone with highlights ranging from a dark brown colour to russet tone.
2 3/4 in. (7.2 cm.) long
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Sibley Ngai