This is a white jade owl ornament possibly from the Shang Dynasty 16 Century BC or later.
White Jade Owl |
The wings curve inwards with a hollowed out concave back that includes a central ridge incorporating 2 stringing holes,
back with central ridge & stringing holes |
Quite an arresting owl
Update Sept 2019 For a similar jade owl carving see Freer and Sackler website.
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