Chinese Jade Cylinder, Late Shang
A Chinese jade cylinder dating from the late Shang dynasty. The cylinder features a carving with 3 bands of Xian string patterns.
Dimensions are: 1 3/4 inches tall X 7/8 inches wide, 4.4 cm tall X 2.2 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: It is in good condition.
Provenance: From Mr. Lee in Houston, Texas. Items were collected by his father over 30 years ago. Two similar jade cylinders from the late Shang Dynasty are illustrated in _Zhong Guo Yu Qi Quan Ji_, Vol. 2, Hebei: Hebei Fine Arts Publishing House, 1993, pg. 101 (fig. 1).
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A Chinese jade cylinder dating from the late Shang dynasty. The cylinder features a carving with 3 bands of Xian string patterns.
Dimensions are: 1 3/4 inches tall X 7/8 inches wide, 4.4 cm tall X 2.2 cm wide. All measurements are approximate.
Condition: It is in good condition.
Provenance: From Mr. Lee in Houston, Texas. Items were collected by his father over 30 years ago. Two similar jade cylinders from the late Shang Dynasty are illustrated in _Zhong Guo Yu Qi Quan Ji_, Vol. 2, Hebei: Hebei Fine Arts Publishing House, 1993, pg. 101 (fig. 1).
To view additional photos, please see the following link:
https://oag.smugmug.com/Sept-Asian-Session-1