A jade blade, probably
Shang dynasty
Estimate $2,000 – $3,000
of flattened section with bevelled edges, pierced at one end with a small circular aperture, and with short projecting ribs to either side, the straight sides curved on the lower section, an archaic inscription to one side, the grey-green stone with pale brownish suffusions, fitted box
17.5 cm long
- Lot Sold $2,200 (Hammer Price)
- $2,684 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)
Provenance
Christie's, London, 7 November 2012, part lot 589
Condition Report
Some surface wear, generally good condition.
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Alison AlfordConsultant Arts & DesignSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Alison Alford |
Brett BallardSenior Specialist Australian & International ArtSydney T: +61 (0)2 9302 2402 E: Brett Ballard |
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Fiona HaywardSenior Specialist Australian & International Art |
Anthony HurlConsultant Arts & DesignAdelaide T: +61 (0)8 7225 7836 E: Anthony Hurl |
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Ann RobertsConsultant, Asian Art Arts & DesignMelbourne T: +61 (0)3 9508 9900 E: Ann Roberts |
Geoffrey SmithChairman Australian & International Art |