A CELADON JADE ‘BIRD’ PENDANT, HENG
A CELADON JADE ‘BIRD’ PENDANT, HENG

LATE SHANG DYNASTY, CIRCA 14TH-MID-11TH CENTURY BC

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A CELADON JADE ‘BIRD’ PENDANT, HENG

LATE SHANG DYNASTY, CIRCA 14TH-MID-11TH CENTURY BC
The pendant is of arc shape, which is finely carved at the two upper ends with crested bird heads with hooked beaks. Incised details can be seen on both sides. Holes were drilled for stringing.
5 1/16 in. (13 cm.) long, box
Provenance
The Yangdetang Collection, Taipei, acquired prior to 1999
Literature
Chang Foundation Museum, Ancient Jade from the Yangde Tang Collection, Taipei, 1993, pl. 3, pp. 8, 14-15
Teng Shu-p’ing, Collectors Exhibition of Archaic Chinese Jades, Taipei, 1999, pl. 91, p.168
Exhibited
Chang Foundation Museum, Ancient Jade from the Yangde Tang Collection, Taipei, 27 January-24 April 1993
National Palace Museum, Collectors Exhibition of Archaic Chinese Jades, Taipei, 1999, Catalogue, pl. 91

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