Asian Art Auction

June 13, 2016

LOT 128

Lot 128

A Jade Blade, Hongshan Culture, Neolithic Period or Later

A Jade Blade, Hongshan Culture, Neolithic Period or Later
Lot 128 Details
A Jade Blade, Hongshan Culture, Neolithic Period or Later

紅山文化玉璋

Carved to a fine point, drilled to one end, of olive green tones with black inclusions
length 4.4" — 11.3 cm.

Estimate $500-$600

Realised: $660
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

From an Important Toronto Collector, acquired in the 1980s while travelling in Inner Mongolia, China (Lots 121 – 135)

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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