Late Shang Dynasty Nephrite Jade Tiger statuette Manganese and antimony were used

Manganese and antimony were used to make the glass yellow

This gorgeous mold-made terracotta oil lamp exemplifies the craftsmanship and symbolic artistry of the Early Byzantine and Umayyad periods

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Late Shang Dynasty Nephrite Jade Tiger statuette Manganese and antimony were usedLate Shang dynasty, Anyang period, c. 12501050 BC, China Exceptionally rare and exquisitely carved, this superb nephrite jade tiger dates to the late Shang dynasty, during the Anyang period. Depicted in a dynamic recumbent pose, the tiger crouches with its massive head and powerful forequarters thrust forward. The mouth is open with fangs bared, the back slightly arched, the tail curled upward, and the legs tightly tucked beneath the body with