A CELADON JADE ‘TIGER’ PENDANT
A CELADON JADE ‘TIGER’ PENDANT

SHANG DYNASTY (c. 1600-1100 BC)

Details
A CELADON JADE ‘TIGER’ PENDANT
SHANG DYNASTY (c. 1600-1100 BC)
The tiger is shown in profile with the head drawn forwards. Its undulating back gives it the appearance of a crouching animal with two paws bent. On both sides the limbs are revealed in incised lines. A small hole has been drilled at the mouth.
.
2 1/16 in. (5.2 cm.) long, box
Provenance
The Yangdetang Collection, Taipei, acquired prior to 1995
Literature
Teng Shu-p’ing, Collectors Exhibition of Archaic Chinese Jades, Taipei, 1995, pl. 22, pp. 94-95
Exhibited
National Palace Museum, Collectors Exhibition of Archaic Chinese Jades, Taipei, 1995, Catalogue, pl. 22

Brought to you by

Priscilla Kong
Priscilla Kong

More from Chinese Archaic Jades From The Yangdetang Collection PART II

View All
View All