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A LIANGZHU JADE BEAD ORNAMENT WITH CARVED MASKS 展出：
Neolithic period 《中國古代青銅器、玉器和藝術品》，紐約藍理捷中國文物，1994
Of short drum shape with thick walls, carved on the exterior three 年 6 月 1-25 日，展品第 31 號
raised panels with matching masks, the facial features skillfully 《中國古代玉器》，紐約藍理捷中國文物，2018 年 3 月 15-18 日，
rendered in low relief with finely incised lines, the top and bottom 展品第 47 號
of the bead polished plain with remains of contours from slicing,
a small aperture at the center drilled vertically from both ends to 出版：
allow stringing, the stone in mottled cream and brown with natural 《中國古代青銅器、玉器和藝術品》，紐約藍理捷中國文物，1994
inclusions. 年，第 31 號
1 1/8in (2.8cm) diam 《中國古代玉器》，紐約藍理捷中國文物，2018 年，第 47 號

$20,000 - 30,000 A very similar jade bead ornament discovered at Yaoshan, Yuhang,
Zhejiang province, is illustrated by Scott (ed.), Chinese Jades,
新石器時期 良渚神面紋柱形玉飾 Colloquies on Art & Archaeology in Asia, No. 18, London, 1997,
p. 54, plate 9, where the author describes the evolution of design
elements in Liangzhu jade carvings, from the entirely flat incised
Exhibited decoration to low relief.
Ancient Chinese Bronzes, Jades and Works of Art, J. J. Lally & Co.,
New York, June 1-25, 1994, no. 31
Ancient Chinese Jades, J. J. Lally & Co., New York, March 15-28, The present example may appear having a slightly rougher
2018, no. 47 workmanship and details, but the piece is still considered to be well
within the sphere of Liangzhu culture, whose influence extends far
Published beyond the Yangzi basin.
Ancient Chinese Bronzes, Jades and Works of Art, J. J. Lally & Co.,
New York, 1994, no. 31
Ancient Chinese Jades, J. J. Lally & Co., New York, 2018, no. 47

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