Asian Art

December 0308, 2022
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LOT 49

Lot 49

A Group of Four Archaic Ceremonial Stone Axes, Neolithic Period (Circa 6500-1700 BC)

A Group of Four Archaic Ceremonial Stone Axes, Neolithic Period (Circa 6500-1700 BC)
Lot 49 Details
A Group of Four Archaic Ceremonial Stone Axes, Neolithic Period (Circa 6500-1700 BC)

新石器时期 石斧一组四件

Thick stone axes with beveled cutting edges
largest length 4.3 in — 11 cm

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $1,200
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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A Group of Four Archaic Ceremonial Stone Axes, Neolithic Period (Circa 6500-1700 BC)
  • A Group of Four Archaic Ceremonial Stone Axes, Neolithic Period (Circa 6500-1700 BC)
Provenance:

Florence and Herbert Irving Collection
欧云伉俪珍藏

Note:

Compare with an example from Christie’s New York, December 9, 2020, lot 17
类似工艺请参考纽约佳士得2020年12月9日,拍品编号17

Christie’s New York, December 9, 2020, lot 17

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 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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