California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 Sep. 14, 2013  Sep. 14, 2013

 Lot # 202 
A GROUP OF THREE ORACLE BONE SCRIPTS    商 甲骨文,共三件


  • Dimension: Smallest: L: 6 3/4 in (17.2 cm) W: 4 3/8 in (11.2 cm); Largest: L: 11 in (27.9 cm) W: 7 5/8 in (19.4 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2500
  • Estimate To: $3500

The group includes three oracle bone scripts, carved on bone and turtle shell, one in triangular shape, one in oval shape, and one in curved bone tusk shape, all with ancient Chinese characters, and were used for divination purposes. Shang Dynasty period.