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PROPERTY FROM THE QUINCY CHUANG COLLECTION
A GREENISH-YELLOW JADE PENDANT
WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY (C. 1100-771 BC)
Details
A GREENISH-YELLOW JADE PENDANT
WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY (C. 1100-771 BC)
The pendant is carved in the form of a gentle arc with one terminal incised with humanoid eyes and ears, possibly representing a pig dragon; the other terminal carved with rounded eyes in relief, possibly representing a mythical animal.
2 in. (5 cm.) long, Japanese fitted wood box
WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY (C. 1100-771 BC)
The pendant is carved in the form of a gentle arc with one terminal incised with humanoid eyes and ears, possibly representing a pig dragon; the other terminal carved with rounded eyes in relief, possibly representing a mythical animal.
2 in. (5 cm.) long, Japanese fitted wood box
Provenance
The Quincy Chuang collection, Hong Kong, prior to 1983
Exhibited
Hong Kong Museum of Art, Chinese Jade Carving, Hong Kong, 1983, Catalogue p. 84, no. 58
Brought to you by
Marco Almeida (安偉達)
SVP, Senior International Specialist, Head of Department & Head of Private Sales