Asian Art Auction

June 13, 2016

LOT 133

Lot 133

A Set of Three Ritual Jade Bars, Hongshan Culture, Neolithic Period or Later

A Set of Three Ritual Jade Bars, Hongshan Culture, Neolithic Period or Later
Lot 133 Details
A Set of Three Ritual Jade Bars, Hongshan Culture, Neolithic Period or Later

紅山文化玉圭三件

The largest of pale yellow-green tones, one of olive green tones with spinach inclusions, and one of rich shades of spinach green with white inclusions, two drilled with a hole to one end
largest length 3.7" — 9.4 cm.

Estimate $800-$1,000

Realised: $720
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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LOT 133
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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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