June Ancient Art & Paintings & Collectibles
Lot 251:
Description
H:3.8cm(1.50in)W:6.3cm(2.48in)Weight:100g(0.22lb)T his is a Shang Dynasty jade hybrid creature with a human face and animal body, carved in the round with archaic, bold lines and natural patina. Used as a ritual object, it exemplifies the "human-beast motif" characteristic of Shang jade craftsmanship and reflects the theocratic beliefs of the period
Condition: ALL SOLD AS IS, NO RETURN
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