A FINE GREYISH-GREEN JADE AXE, QI

Lot 4
03.11.2020 14:00UTC +00:00
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£ 56 250
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Lot 4 | A FINE GREYISH-GREEN JADE AXE, QI
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£ 15 000 – 20 000
A FINE GREYISH-GREEN JADE AXE, QI

LATE SHANG-EARLY WESTERN ZHOU DYNASTY, CIRCA 1000 B.C.

The axe is of square form at the top, flaring out slightly at the sides and gently curved to the cutting edge. The long sides are notched with small flanges. The top section is drilled with two holes from one side. The stone is of greenish-grey colour with areas of opaque budd alteration showing fabric impression.

4 in. (10.2cm.) long

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