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A CELADON JADE CARVING OF AN OWL
SHANG DYNASTY, C. 1600-1046 BC
The jade is carved in the round as an owl standing on its feet and tail, with a pair of
notched horns. It is incised overall using lines in relief with scroll motifs depicting feathers.
2 in. (4.8 cm.) high, box
HK$800,000-1,200,000 US$110,000-160,000

PROVENANCE
Lantien Shanfang Collection, acquired in Taipei in 1996

商 青玉鴞

來源
藍田山房舊藏，1996年購於台北

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