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Hello Bill,
I will try to answer all your questions and doubts you expressed. The V-shape sonorous jade is attributed by me to Shang period due to the fact that this jade carving is similar in composition of the stone with other jade carvings I have from the same provenance, clearly attributed to Pre-Anyang Shang period (Late neolithic period.) Nevertheless, the V-shape sonorous jade was used as such, from Pre-Anyang Shang to Western Han period. Regarding the references you want me to cite in support of my attribution, the only books I can cite is Berthold Laufer book and my own book. I know you like to search the literature on a subject; I would remain grateful forever if you would be able to provide with any additional reference in this subject and tip my hat to you. The book of Wu Da Cheng as well as Jessica Rawson reference book, as well as any jade books published in the last 50 years, don't even mention the sonorous jade. To my best knowledge, the only mention you will read in several books, is the fact that the emperors in the dynasties above mentioned, used to wear jade on their girdle and also jade on their hat. When the emperor was walking, the sound of several jade carvings hanging fom his girdle and hat, made everybody envious and desirous for such kind of ornaments that only the emperor was entitled to. The sonorous jade had no ornaments carved on the surface and any ornaments on the jade are obvious signs of reproductions. This carving is made from nephrite jade, obviously I tested it. I don't take the illustrious provenance as the authenticity and attribution proof. The fact that the V-shape sonorous jade was placed for sale on one of my websites at the same time with my quiz is a coincidence caused by the simple fact that I took several photos of this jade carving at the same time and if yourself would not advertise it, then would not be noticeable.
You mentioned the price that to you is exorbitant. Bill, you are accustomed to purchase "jade carvings" on the Ebay for $4.35 and one time I advised you that rather than purchasing 100 pieces of low end, jade or not jade, buy one piece that is of the highest quality. I believe, you as many of the collectors and contributors on this forum, have a strong dislike toward the dealers. In my opinion, any collector will become sooner or later a dealer. What would you do with all the duplicates and the junk you accumulated during your earlier novice period?. Bartering is a possibility, but a larger collection might need weeding and eventually, dispersion. Remember, a trusted dealer is your best friend, while a dishonest dealer is your worst enemy!.
Mircea Veleanu
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Real archaic pieces? - Bill - Feb 03, 2009 (09:21 AM)