144 - Chinese jade funerary ornament, Eastern Zhou Period

Chinese jade funerary ornament, Eastern Zhou Period Rectangular funerary ornament decorated with a stylized Taotie-type mask, featuring a beautiful antique patina ranging from olive green to dark brown, with signs of weathering and natural veining visible in the light. The plaque has an old, lateral, biconical hole in the center, and the entire decoration is created by fine, regular incisions made with a stone abrasive, a technique characteristic of archaic jade. Nephrite jade with incised decoration. China. Eastern Zhou period. 770–475 BC. 6 x 4.5 cm. Item 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.