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Coiled Dragon Pendant, Late Shang Period

Offered by: Throckmorton Fine Art

Description
China
Coiled Dragon Pendant, Late Shang Period, 1600 – 1100 BCE
Jade
Signature: Gu Fang #102
2.25 x 1.50 x 0.62 in (5.72 x 3.81 x 1.57 cm)
Inventory #: 47318

Description:
A similar coiled dragon pendant was unearthed during the excavation of the tomb of Lady Fu Hao, Henan Province. The jade is an off-white, with stark reddish/brown iron oxide inclusions throughout. The dragon’s horns are stocky and mushroom shaped, and its eyes are wide and human like. It is decorated on its back and sides with raised relief cloud shaped patterns. Its body is coiled and limbless, with carved lines across its belly like that of a serpent. See the Institute of Archeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences Tomb of Fu Hao in Yinxu, image #466.

With a certificate of authenticity issued by Gu Fang, Senior Fellow of the Institute of Archaeology Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS)(# 102)

More Information

Period:	Pre 18th Century
Creation Date:	1600 – 1100 BCE
Styles / Movements:	Asian Art
Incollect Reference #:	715806

Dimensions

W.	1.5 in;	H.	2.25 in;	D.	0.62 in;
W.	3.81 cm;	H.	5.72 cm;	D.	1.57 cm;

Message from Seller:

Throckmorton Fine Art, based in New York City, has specialized in vintage and contemporary Latin American photography for over 25 years, alongside Chinese jades, antiquities, and pre-Columbian art. Contact us at 212.223.1059 or info@throckmorton-nyc.com to learn more about our exceptional collection.