jade or hard stone Blade - 7 cm
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
Estimate € 2,800 - € 3,100
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Description from the seller
Carved disk in brown jade or hard stone from the Western Han period (西漢) (206 BC – 9 AD),
Honey-brown nephrite jade with subtle shading and dark veining.
This fragmentary motif of the stone called "fish brain" is rare on jades.
Engraved with archaic geometric motifs on one face and with chilong among clouds in the middle on the other face.
Very good condition
Dimensions 7 x 7 x 0.8 cm
Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests have been conducted to check the authenticity of the piece.
Carved disk in brown jade or hard stone from the Western Han period (西漢) (206 BC – 9 AD),
Honey-brown nephrite jade with subtle shading and dark veining.
This fragmentary motif of the stone called "fish brain" is rare on jades.
Engraved with archaic geometric motifs on one face and with chilong among clouds in the middle on the other face.
Very good condition
Dimensions 7 x 7 x 0.8 cm
Catawiki disclaimer: This piece has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests have been conducted to check the authenticity of the piece.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Country of origin
China
Material
jade or hard stone
Condition
Excellent
Dynastic style/period
Han Dynasty (206 B.C.- 220 A.D.)
Height
7 cm
Width
7 cm
Depth
0.8 cm
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