拍品專文
Compare the smaller axe carved from similar stone and of similar type included in the exhibition, Archaic Chinese Bronzes, Jades and Works of Art, J J Lally & Co, New York, June, 1994, Catalogue, no. 9
細節
A MARBLED GRAY STONE BROAD AXE, FU
NEOLITHIC, 5TH-3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
Of trapezoidal shape, both sides with slightly convex surface, the cutting edge defined by a wide bevel cut in a sweeping arc on both sides, a bi-conical hole drilled towards the center of the blunt-edged butt end, the stone with an attractive, lustrous polish and markings, some chips--5½in. (14cm.) long
NEOLITHIC, 5TH-3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
Of trapezoidal shape, both sides with slightly convex surface, the cutting edge defined by a wide bevel cut in a sweeping arc on both sides, a bi-conical hole drilled towards the center of the blunt-edged butt end, the stone with an attractive, lustrous polish and markings, some chips--5½in. (14cm.) long