Lot 5077. An archaic black and russet jade blade, Neolithic period; 25.4 cm, 10 in. Estimate 50,000 — 70,000 HKD. Sold for 62,500 HKD (7,395 EUR). Courtesy Sotheby's.

the rectangular blade tapering towards a curved cutting edge gently bevelled on one side, pierced with two circular holes on one end, the polished stone of dark brown tone with buff and russet striations.

Provenance: An important Asian collection, acquired in the 1980s or earlier.

Sotheby's. EYE/EAST, Hong Kong, 22 May 2020