Lot 694

Chinese Stone Zoomorphic Pendant, Late Shang/Early Zhou

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Chinese Stone Zoomorphic Pendant, Late Shang/Early Zhou
Chinese Stone Zoomorphic Pendant, Late Shang/Early Zhou
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Chinese Stone Zoomorphic Pendant, Late Shang/Early Zhou

Estimate: $900 - $1,350

Starting Bid: $400

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by Artemis Fine Arts
July 30, 2026 8:00 AM MDT
Live Auction
686 S. Taylor Avenue
Suite 108
Louisville, CO, US 80027

East Asia, China, Late Shang to early Zhou period, circa 12th to 8th century B.C. A carved stone pendant in the form of an abstract zoomorph, the compact body animated by scrolling relief and stylized contours, the profile reduced to bold planes and curving lines with a squared snout, stepped jaw, and rounded elements suggesting eye and limb in condensed form. A small perforation at center allowed the piece to be suspended. The surface with a soft, worn patina and light encrustation throughout. Size: 3.1" L x 2.1" W (7.9 cm x 5.3 cm)

Both ornamental and symbolic, this pendant embodies the early Chinese fascination with the animal realm as mediator between human and ancestral worlds, distilled here into a compact and enduring form.

Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection, before 2000

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Item # 200336

  • Condition: Weathering and abrasions to surface commensurate with age. Otherwise, intact and excellent with good remaining detail.

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