UPCOMING SPECIAL SUMMER AUCTION: JUNE 24, 2026 - 1ST SESSION: ASIAN ART
White quartz pendant “Beast”, Eastern Zhou dynasty
Awarded For. 500 €
Lot 253.
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Description.
Crafted from quartz of exceptional purity and a translucent hue. The piece depicts a mythical beast in a crouching posture with its head raised, carved in the round and decorated with engraved details that outline its form and cover the body with scrolls and latticework patterns. It features a central hole for hanging. Zhou Dynasty (1046–256 BC) or later.
Size: 2.8 x 2.3 x 7.2 cm
