Important Chinese & International Works of Art 2018-03-25
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/24/2018
SHANG DYNASTY CARVED JADE 'YUE' AXE
Chinese Shang Dynasty carved jade axe (yue); of typical flared form, centering an unusually large circular aperture with raised collar to each face; the flared edges flanked by notched flanges, below a smaller circular aperture to one side; the stone of dark green coloration below a layer of earth and bright red cinnabar; H: 11 1/2"; with custom stand
PROVENANCE:
Throckmorton Fine Art, New York;
Collection of Michael Egan, acquired from the above
$10,000 - 15,000\n