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A jade animal-shaped plaque, — 東周末至西漢公元前三至二世紀 玉瑞獸珮飾

A jade animal-shaped plaque,

東周末至西漢公元前三至二世紀 玉瑞獸珮飾

A jade plaque carved in the shape of an animal, serving as a decorative pendant or ornament. Dating from the late Eastern Zhou to Western Han period (3rd-2nd century BCE), this piece exemplifies ancient Chinese jade craftsmanship.

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HOTUNG | 何東 The Personal Collection of the late Sir Joseph Hotung: Part 1 | Evening

October 8, 2022

Estimate: $800,000$1,200,000

Lot 17

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A jade animal-shaped plaque,, 東周末至西漢公元前三至二世紀 玉瑞獸珮飾

A jade plaque carved in the shape of an animal, serving as a decorative pendant or ornament. Dating from the late Eastern Zhou to Western Han period (3rd-2nd century BCE), this piece exemplifies ancient Chinese jade craftsmanship.

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Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

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Jade, Western Han, Pendant, Sculpture, Decorative Arts, Eastern Zhou, Animal-Shaped, Ancient China