Lot 148. A fine jade pendant (huang), Eastern Zhou dynasty (770-221 BC). Length 4 5/8  in., 11.8 cm. Estimate 20,000 — 25,000 USD. Lot sold 62,500 USD. Photo: Sotheby's 2014

the arc-shaped pendant finely carved on both sides with a central taotie mask flanked by square-nosed dragon heads, divided by the fluted ribs, pierced through the jaw of the dragons with circular holes for suspension, the stone of yellowish-green color with areas of black inclusions.

Provenance: Acquired in Paris, 1979.

Property from the Sam and Myrna Myers Collection.

Sotheby's. Fine Chinese Ceramics & Works of Art, New York, 18 Mar 2014