ID 432476
Lot 3 | A GREYISH-GREEN JADE CEREMONIAL BLADE, DAO
Estimate value
£ 15 000 – 25 000
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, QIJIA CULTURE, CIRCA 2050-1700 B.C.
The thin blade is polished with a sharp, straight knife-edge and a gently curved edge to the top. The flaring sides and the top are drilled from one side with four fastening holes. The stone is of mottled greyish-green colour with areas of russet and brown inclusions.
14 5/8 in. (37.1cm.) long
| Medium: | Jade |
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| Historical era: | Antique period |
| Medium: | Jade |
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| Historical era: | Antique period |
| Address of auction |
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