143 - Ornamental or ritual jade leaf, China. Shang Dynasty

Ornamental or ritual jade leaf, China. Shang Dynasty Ornamental or ritual leaf, a funerary offering carved from brown nephrite jade with golden highlights, featuring an ancient patina, traces of natural weathering, silt, and excavation patina consistent with a long period of burial. The upper part is cut into scalloped teeth, while the lower part is ovoid and perforated with a small suspension hole, suggesting use as a funerary ornament. The engraved decoration, typical of the Shang period, consists of geometric scrolls and spirals made with an abrasive. Archaic jade. China. Shang Dynasty. 1600–1046 BCE. 7 x 2.7 cm. Lot stored in an international warehouse (within the EU). Intra-EU shipment: no import duties apply within the EU. An export permit from the country of origin may be required. Due to its age and history of use, this lot may show signs of wear and previous interventions. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, no specialized technical testing has been performed. The absence of any mention of restorations does not guarantee that none exist. You may request additional information before placing a bid. This does not affect the buyer’s statutory rights.