- 5062
AN ARCHAIC JADE AXE AND AN ARCHAIC JADE BLADE SHANG DYNASTY |
Estimate
50,000 - 70,000 HKD
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Description
- 11.9 and 14.4 cm, 4 1/4 and 5 5/8 in.
the first of trapezoidal form and subtly and crisply worked with bevelled edges, the stone of a rich moss-green colour variegated with white and black inclusions, pierced with two conjoined circular apertures; the other similarly worked from a variegated hunter-green stone with a tapering form, well polished with flat sides and pierced with small apertures
Provenance
An important Asian collection, acquired in the 1980s or earlier.
Condition
Ax: there are 3 areas of chip/flake to the top and side edge of the underside, top one of approx. 4 cm wide and height ranges from approx. 0.5 to 1 cm, side ones of approx. 0.2 x 0.8 cm and 0.35 x 2 cm. Blade: there are three triangular chips to top back corner of approx. 1.3 x 1 x 0.5 cm and the tip approx. 1.6 x 1.6 x 0.4 cm and 1 x 1 x 0.5 cm.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."