An archaic jade pendant of a fish

Shang or Western Zhou period, circa 1200 – 950 BC
Length: 3 ¼ in (8.3 cm)
Thickness: 1/8 in (3 mm)

The flattened pendant modeled in the form of a fish with mottling of light olive green and brown colors, with surface remains of iron rust.

Provenance: Ernie Lee

Published: Asiantiques, Chinese Works of Art (2009), cat. no. 113

Ref. 860291

US$3,800