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A small calcified jade 'bird' pendant, — A small calcified jade 'bird' pendant, Probably Shang dynasty 或商 玉鳥珮

A small calcified jade 'bird' pendant,

A small calcified jade 'bird' pendant, Probably Shang dynasty 或商 玉鳥珮

A small calcified jade bird pendant, probably from the Shang dynasty, representing one of the earliest forms of Chinese jade carving. The bird motif reflects ancient spiritual and ceremonial significance.

Spotted At
Auction House · Sotheby's

🔨 Auction Lot

CHINA / 5000 YEARS

May 25, 2022

Estimate: $15,000 – $20,000

Lot 387

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A small calcified jade 'bird' pendant,, A small calcified jade 'bird' pendant, Probably Shang dynasty 或商 玉鳥珮

A small calcified jade bird pendant, probably from the Shang dynasty, representing one of the earliest forms of Chinese jade carving. The bird motif reflects ancient spiritual and ceremonial significance.

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

Related themes

Calcified Jade, Jade, Shang Dynasty, Ritual Object, Zoomorphic, Bird Pendant, Ancient China