Shang Dynasty Jade Hawk商玉鷹

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Carved with white jade, this hawk is sitting on the ground raising its head staring at the far distance sky waiting for the prey. The whole 001ssm0vzy6p373enokaa690body decorates with Shang Dynasty protruding line motif. At the front part of both wings, a low relief serpent( or 魚鳧) circulating from the front to the end of the wings.