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A LARGE ARCHAIC JADE CEREMONIAL BLADE, GE SHANG – ZHOU DYNASTY |
Estimate
700,000 - 900,000 HKD
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Description
- 43.4 cm, 17 in.
impressively worked with sides outlined with bevelled edges, crisply and gently curving to a tapered point, the long blade further marked with a well-defined medial ridge, the tang worked with pairs of squared teeth along the edge with associated shallow grooves on both sides, echoed on the lower end of the bevelled edges of the blade, the tang further pierced with an aperture for hafting, the stone of opaque olive-brown colour with white and russet mottling
Condition
The tang has been broken and professionally repaired. The blade is otherwise in overall good condition for its age and fragility with minor nicks to the edges as visible in the catalogue photo.
"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."