A JADE MASK-FORM ORNAMENT
A JADE MASK-FORM ORNAMENT

SHANG DYNASTY (c. 1600-1100 BC)

Details
A JADE MASK-FORM ORNAMENT
SHANG DYNASTY (c. 1600-1100 BC)
The ornament of triangular cross section is carved to the surface with a stylised animal mask, depicted with round eyes and horns.
1 9/16 in. (4 cm.) wide, box
Provenance
Acquired from E Yuan Tang Chinese Art, Taipei, prior to 1999
Literature
Chang Foundation Museum, Ancient Jade from the Yangde Tang Collection, Taipei, 1993, p.8
Aurora Art Museum, Jades of Shang Dynasty, 2010, Taipei, pl. 108, p. 155

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