Join The Collection to save, track, and explore works like this.

Two calcified jade ‘fish’ pendants — 西周 玉魚形珮兩件
Two calcified jade ‘fish’ pendants

西周 玉魚形珮兩件

Two jade fish-form pendants from the Western Zhou period, created from calcified jade with a weathered patina. These ancient ornaments represent early Chinese jade carving and were likely worn as decorative or amulet pieces.

🔨 Auction Lot

A Connoisseur’s Eye: The Collection of Tuyet Nguyet And Stephen Markbreiter

May 26, 2021

Estimate: $10,000$15,000

Lot 126

Start the Discussion

Request access to join the discussion

About this work

Two calcified jade ‘fish’ pendants, 西周 玉魚形珮兩件

Two jade fish-form pendants from the Western Zhou period, created from calcified jade with a weathered patina. These ancient ornaments represent early Chinese jade carving and were likely worn as decorative or amulet pieces.

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

Related themes

Jade, Western Zhou, Pair, Pendant, Archaic Jade, Fish Motif, Ancient China