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† AN IVORY COLORED JADE ‘SHAMAN MASK’ PENDANT, LIANGZHU CULTURE

† AN IVORY COLORED JADE ‘SHAMAN MASK’ PENDANT, LIANGZHU CULTURE China, circa 3300-2200 BC. The ornament of a rounded triangular form, finely incised to one side with a beast mask below two bean shaped apertures and surmounted by a humanoid face, further decorated with scrolls and fine lines. The opaque stone of a creamy ivory tone with dark brown and gray clouding. Provenance: U.S. collection. The stand with an inscribed label. The authentication of this piece was conducted by Senior Fellow Gu Fang of the Institute of Archeology Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) on 27 February 2016, number 11016, described as ‘Jade pendant with human and animal design’, dated to the Liangzhu culture (3300-2300 BC), signed by Gu Fang, and notarized by Notary Noreen J. Lowery, New York. Gu Fang, born 1962 in Beijing, graduated from the Department of Archeology of the prestigious Beijing University in 1986. He later studied at the CASS where he is now working as a Senior Fellow specializing in Archeological excavations and research on Chinese Jades. Gu Fang authored several books on Chinese jades including 15 volumes on ‘The Complete Collection of Jades Unearthed in China’, one of the largest collections of Chinese jades to date. Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age. Extensive wear, signs of weathering and erosion, nicks, scratches, natural fissures, and small losses. External Expert Authentication: A copy of the authentication report from Senior Fellow Gu Fang of the Institute of Archeology Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) accompanies this lot and will be transmitted to the winning bidder. Weight: 40 g Dimensions: Length 6.9 cm Mounted to a modern metal stand. (2) Literature comparison: Compare a related jade shield shape ornament, dated Liangzhu culture, exhibited in J.J. Lally & Co. Oriental Art, Ancient Chinese Jade, 15-29 March 2018, no. 42. 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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† AN IVORY COLORED JADE ‘SHAMAN MASK’ PENDANT, LIANGZHU CULTURE

Estimate 2 000 - 4 000 EUR
Starting price 2 000 EUR

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