Rare Pair Chinese Jade Burial Shoes
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Description
China; probably c. 1-200 AD. Each composed of jade tiles of different shapes wired together with copper wire, (originally gold wire). Extremely rare.
Length; Approx. 11" (28 cm)
Reputedly purchased from London Chinese specialist dealer, Brian Page, in the 1980's. Page has confirmed that he did in fact have a pair and test had proved them to be jade.
Length; Approx. 11" (28 cm)
Reputedly purchased from London Chinese specialist dealer, Brian Page, in the 1980's. Page has confirmed that he did in fact have a pair and test had proved them to be jade.
Condition
Good, some wires are loose or broken, especially to back of shoes.
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Rare Pair Chinese Jade Burial Shoes
Estimate $600 - $1,800
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