Lot Essay
Compare to a jade dagger-axe of similar size, also dating to the Shang period, formerly in the Yangdetang Collection, sold at Christie’s Hong Kong, 29 November 2017, lot 2720.
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THE PROPERTY OF AN ASIAN COLLECTION
A JADE DAGGER-AXE, GE
SHANG DYNASTY (C. 1600-1100 BC)
Details
A JADE DAGGER-AXE, GE
SHANG DYNASTY (C. 1600-1100 BC)
The dagger-axe has bevelled edges and a medial ridge on both sides.
13. 5/8 in. (34.5 cm.) long, box
SHANG DYNASTY (C. 1600-1100 BC)
The dagger-axe has bevelled edges and a medial ridge on both sides.
13. 5/8 in. (34.5 cm.) long, box
Provenance
Acquired in Hong Kong, 27 May 1987
Brought to you by
Priscilla Kong