Sotheby's. Important Chinese Art, London, 06 Nov 2019
10 novembre 2019
A jade axe, Neolithic Period
Lot 208. A jade axe, Neolithic Period. Length 24.8 cm, 9¾ in. Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000 GBP. Lot sold 5,000 GBP. Photo Sotheby's.
of flat rectangular form with softly bevelled edges, the straight sides subtly flaring towards the gently curved blade edge, pierced through with a large aperture towards the narrow end, the mottled opaque stone of greyish beige colour.
Provenance: Private collection from 1979-2002.
Purchased from Shirley Day, Belgium, October 2006
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