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Jade Multiple Forms Plaque Zhou Dynasty
Added 9/9/2008
By squarecircle118
In Asian Antiques
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Item Value: $0.00
Title: Jade Multiple Forms Plaque
Country/Region of origin: China
Authenticity: Original
Period/Age: Zhou Dynasty 1050 BC - 221 BC
Primary material: Nephrite
Dimensions: H:7.5cm(2 15/16")
Condition: Good
Notes

This multiple human flat plaque is the early form of this category of Jade.Will date this to the early Zhou Dynasty (~900 BC). Note:

01.The design is of a prominent squatting man and a smaller standing man behind.

02.The Jade is translucent Nephrite and  the design is carved using incised lines.

03.There is a hole at top of head for attachment and old tools markings on the open work gaps.

An important early Zhou Dynasty Jade.


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