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A YELLOW JADE PLAQUE APPLIQUE
LIANGZHU CULTURE (C. 2800-1900 B.C.)
The curved plaque lightly carved on the front with a mask on the projecting angle, with long horizontal bands on the forehead, large almond-shaped eyes between two further short bands, conically pierced with three holes for attachment, the stone of pale yellow colour with faint russet inclusions
1 9/16in. (4cm.) long, box
LIANGZHU CULTURE (C. 2800-1900 B.C.)
The curved plaque lightly carved on the front with a mask on the projecting angle, with long horizontal bands on the forehead, large almond-shaped eyes between two further short bands, conically pierced with three holes for attachment, the stone of pale yellow colour with faint russet inclusions
1 9/16in. (4cm.) long, box
Literature
Exhibited
Pacific Asia Museum, 1986, Catalogue, no. 5
San Antonio Museum of Art, 1986
China Institute in America, New York, 1988, no. 24
The Dayton Art Institute, 1989, no. 5, pl. 2
San Antonio Museum of Art, 1986
China Institute in America, New York, 1988, no. 24
The Dayton Art Institute, 1989, no. 5, pl. 2