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East Meets West: Works of Art Across Cultures

Thu, Aug 6, 2020 11:00AM EDT
Lot 195

Chinese Carved Jade Axe Head

Estimate: $700 - $900
Sold for

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Raised on stand.

The blade 8 3/4 in. high.

Note: This piece is accompanied with a notarized Certificate of Authenticity from Gu Fang, Senior Fellow of the Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, in his opinion it can be dated it to the Neolithic Period, Liangzhu Culture (3400-2250 B.C.).

Condition

The is a repair across the width of the blade, some areas of wear and a chip to one side. Otherwise natural inclusions to the stone.  Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.