Cow Pendant, Shang Period (1600-1100 BCE)
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The jade cow pendant is brown to dark brown, and is decorated on its body with hook shaped designs that are typical of the period. It has large eyes that sit under incised horns and teardrop shaped ears pointing backwards. Its hooves are tucked underneath it suggesting the animal is at rest. The suspension perforation runs the length of its body from nose to rear. A comparable example was found in Sanmenxia, Tomb No. 2012.
Condition
Jade, H: 1 in. W: 2 in. Th: 7/8 in. With a certificate of authenticity issued by Gu Fang, Senior Fellow of the Institute of Archaeology Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS) (#14368)
Dimensions
1 x 1 x 1 in
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Cow Pendant, Shang Period (1600-1100 BCE)
Estimate $4,000 - $5,000
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