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LOT 1516
Estimate
GBP (£) 400 - 600
EUR (€) 460 - 690
USD ($) 540 - 800
CHINESE HAN JADE ZOOMORPHIC CARVING
HAN DYNASTY, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. OR LATER
2 1/2 in. (110 grams, 65 mm wide).
HAN DYNASTY, 206 B.C.-220 A.D. OR LATER
2 1/2 in. (110 grams, 65 mm wide).
A carved zoomorphic jade amulet, possibly depicting a stylised turtle or crab, with piercing to reverse for suspension.
PROVENANCE:
Ex Asiatika-Sammlung Günther Köpping, Berlin, Germany, with small label.
Pieces from the collection were sold in a European auction in the 2000s.
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TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process
AUCTIONS:
TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.
