Hongshan Bird Pendant, White Jade, 4000-3000 BC
A white jade Bird-Shaped pendant, late Hongshan culture, circa 4,000-3000 BC the pendant is simplistically carved in the shape of a bird with a small head, outspread wings and tail, two suspension holes were drilled from both sides of the body on the back. The stone is with a pale white tone with areas of calcified white and russet inclusions, 2.24 in. wide; 2.13 in. high. Provenance: acquired in Hong Kong in the early 90s.
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- Circa - A Latin term meaning 'about', often used in the antique trade to give an approximate date for the piece, usually considered to be five years on either side of the circa year. Thus, circa 1900 means the piece was made about 1900, probably between 1895 and 1905. The expression is sometimes abbreviated to c.1900.
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