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Chinese, Jade Bull with Hovering Bird, Late Shang period (circa 1000 BC)
Measurements:
Length: 7 inches = 17.5 cm;
Height: 3 ? inches = 8.75 cm;
Width: 2 inches = 5 cm;
Weight = 1 lb. 8 oz. = 680 g;
Estimate Price = $11,000 – $25,000
Research and authenticity report:
This elegant and beautifully crafted bull with a perching bird is an antique art work of highest quality.
This piece belongs to late Shang period (1600 BC–c. 1046 BC) or early Zhou period (1046 BC–256 BC).
The swirling cloud design is typical design of the period.
Such jade statue piece is rare and difficult to find.
This piece belongs to high ranking official of the early Chinese dynasty with symbolizing that the emperor or high ranking warrior of the region (bull) protecting the people under the rule were well-protected.
Such statues of dual animals were often found in ritual bronze wares.
The piece presented here is unique with the masterly workmanship of the ancient jade engraving artist. This is a highly collectible piece for serious antique jade collectors.
The authenticity of this vessel is supported by differential weathering, cleaving veins, dissolved pits & diffusive markings.
Provenance: This statue of the bull is acquired from an astute antique collector family with interest in archaeology. A seasoned antique collector, - Chinese professor from New Jersey, USA, who wishes to divest his high value estate collection.