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Ancestor tablet, c. 1300-c. 1050 BC (jade, nephrite)
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Ancestor tablet, c. 1300-c. 1050 BC (jade, nephrite)
5951066 Ancestor tablet, c.1300-c.1050 BC (jade, nephrite) by Chinese School, Anyang period (c.1300-c.1050 BCE); 10.6x2.9x0.5 cm; (add.info.: H x W x D: (4 3/16 x 1 1/8 x 3/16 in)); © Freer Sackler Gallery; Gift of Arthur M. Sackler
Media ID 25054192
© Freer Sackler Gallery Gift of Arthur M. Sackler / Bridgeman Images
1050 Bce 1300 Ca 1600 Ca Anyang Period Ca Jade Nephrite Shang Dynasty Ca Tablet Wwii Era Provenance
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This print showcases an extraordinary artifact known as the Ancestor tablet, dating back to the Anyang period in ancient China, approximately between 1300 and 1050 BC. Crafted meticulously from jade and nephrite, this remarkable piece measures 10.6x2.9x0.5 cm (4 3/16 x 1 1/8 x 3/16 in), displaying intricate details that speak volumes about its historical significance. The Ancestor tablet holds a profound cultural value as it represents a connection to the past and pays homage to ancestors who played pivotal roles in shaping Chinese society during that era. Its delicate craftsmanship reflects the artistic finesse of the Shang Dynasty, which thrived around ca. 1600-1050 BCE. With its origins traced back through an intriguing provenance spanning centuries until WWII-era, this precious artifact has found its way into our modern world thanks to Arthur M. Sackler's generous gift to the esteemed Freer Sackler Gallery. Bathed in an ethereal glow captured by Bridgeman Images' lens, this photograph invites us to marvel at both the beauty of ancient artistry and humanity's enduring desire for remembrance and reverence towards those who came before us. As we gaze upon this mesmerizing image, let us contemplate how these ancestral tablets served as tangible connections between generations long gone while reminding ourselves of our own place within history's grand tapestry.
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