ORIENTAL AND ISLAMIC ART AUCTION 7 JULY 2026 | Jul 7, 2026
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Lot 181
AN ORACLE TURTLE SHELL, CHINA, SHANG DYNASTY (c. 1600–1046 BC) AN ORACLE TURTLE SHELL, CHINA, SHANG DYNASTY (c. 1600–1046 BC) AN ORACLE TURTLE SHELL, CHINA, SHANG DYNASTY (c. 1600–1046 BC)

Lot 181 AN ORACLE TURTLE SHELL, CHINA, SHANG DYNASTY (c. 1600–1046 BC)

Reference: ART10010340

Ancient turtle plastron carved with early Chinese oracle bone inscriptions, used in divination rituals during the Shang Dynasty. Such shells were heated until cracks appeared, which were then interpreted by royal diviners. Length: 19.3 cm 13 cm.
Provenance: Private collection mr. J.K., Switzerland

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