周 玉斧

of flattened trapezoidal form, pierced at the top with a circular aperture, the polished smooth greyish celadon stone speckled with dark brown and white inclusions

Herbert Ingram 爵士收藏 （傳）

This is in general good condition, with the exception of a small bruise by the aperture, and some nibbles and small chips along the edges of the blade. There are also minute nicks to the extremities, consistent with age. There is some natural fissure running through the stone.
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