† A RARE GREENISH-GRAY JADE ‘HORSE’ PENDANT, SHANG DYNASTY
拍卖行: Galerie Zacke
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† A RARE GREENISH-GRAY JADE ‘HORSE’ PENDANT, SHANG DYNASTY China, ca. 1600-1050 BC. Of flattened form, carved in the profile as a standing horse, the surface left plain except for nostrils, triangular eyes centered by circular pupils, and scrolls emerging from the corners of the jaw. The head slightly raised, pierced from both sides behind pointed ears, a zigzag mane, and a long tail. The opaque stone is of a light greenish-gray color with darker striations and a soft, medium polish. Dimensions: Length 9.9 cm With a padded box. (2) Expert’s note: Jade horse pendants of the Shang dynasty are exceptionally rare, with only a small number of comparable examples known to have survived. Literature comparison: Compare a closely related jade horse pendant, dated Shang dynasty, 6.3 cm long, excavated from the tomb of Fu Hao in Anyang City, Henan Province in 1976, now in the National Museum of China. Auction result comparison: Type: Closely related Auction: Sotheby’s New York, 10 September 2019, lot 208 Price: USD 47,500 or approx. EUR 53,000 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the similar subject, pose, and manner of carving. Note the size (5.1 cm). 13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium - only for buyers within the EU.
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