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Sep Fine Art & Collectibles Sale

Lot 244:

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SHANG AND ZHOU DYNASTY BLACK JADE INLAID WITH GOLD AND RED AGATE ANIMAL FACE PATTERN PENDANT

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $2,000 - $3,000

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Description

Height:7.5cmWidth:5.5cmWeight:78gShang-Zhou Period, Black Jade Pendant with Beast Face Pattern, Gold Inlaid and Red Agate Inlaid.This square jade pendant is carved with taotie beast face. Gold inlay decorates eyes, horns and nose, set with teardrop-shaped red agate. The dark jade is smooth, with forceful carving. Combining jade and gold craftsmanship, it carries ancient ritual culture and stands as a classic work of early Chinese gold-jade art.