Have several flat plaques of Jade Birds ,but this is of a Prowling Tiger.Note the following:
01.The Jade is Nephrite and translucent attesting to the quality of the Jade.
02.Typical late Shang body designs on both sides.
03.Hole drilled on middle of upper body for attachment.
04.Old tools marks visible at region where the mouth of tiger is.Good indication of antiquity.
Have several tigers in the round in collection;also from the Shang,so this flat plaque tiger is a different form for evaluation.