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Jade Bird with Spiked Back Shang Dynasty
Added 6/11/2008
By squarecircle118
In Asian Antiques
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Jade Bird with Spiked Back Shang Dynasty
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Item Value: $0.00
Title: Jade Bird with Spiked Back
Country/Region of origin: China
Authenticity: Original
Period/Age: Shang Dynasty 1500 BC - 1050 BC
Primary material: Nephrite
Dimensions: H:5.0cm (2")
Condition: Good
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An unusual Jade Bird with spiked back.Probably of the Late Shang or early Zhou dynasty.Note the following:

01.More in the round than flat,indicating a late Shang or Zhou dating.

02.Incised lines to form false raised lines on designs on wings,legs and tail.

03.Shallow hollow at bottom but no through hole to top of head seems more a late Shang Jade.

04. Translucent and slight yellow Nephrite.

05.Holes at beak and front of legs for attachment.

A fine example of a Late Shang Jade Bird.


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