A JADE ARCHAISTIC AXE HEAD, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY

• Lot Sold $7,000 (Hammer Price)
• $8,400 (Hammer Price with Buyer's Premium)

carved in low relief on one side with a writhing dragon, the reverse with an animal mask, scrolls and a coiled dragon, wood suspension stand; together with a jade thumb ring, carved with figures in a mountainous landscape, the stone in tones of green and brown
(3)
10CM AND 3.2CM RESPECTIVELY

CONDITION

The axe head - some chips and rough areas around the edges, some general surface pitting, blemishes and wear

The archer's ring - some minor wear 

 

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