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Hache cérémonielle en jade, qi Dynasty Shang, ca. 1300-1200 avant J.-C.
Estimate
12,000 - 15,000 EUR
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Description
- Jade
l'épaisse lame fuselée s'évasant vers le bord tranchant, les côtés latéraux s'affinant légèrement puis coupés droit, discrètement arrondis, chacun sculpté de deux trios de crénelures reliées par des arcs, la partie supérieure perforée, la pierre verte translucide tachetée d'inclusions claires et micacées
Provenance
Discovered in Zhangde fu, Henan (according to Max Loehr's notes).
Acquired in Beijing, March 1945 (according to Max Loehr's notes).
Collection of Prof. Max Loehr (1903-1988).
J. J. Lally & Co., New York, 1993.
Acquired in Beijing, March 1945 (according to Max Loehr's notes).
Collection of Prof. Max Loehr (1903-1988).
J. J. Lally & Co., New York, 1993.
Exhibited
Chinese Art. Symbols and Images, an Exhibition held at Wellesley College, Jewett Arts Center, April 16-June 6, 1967, sponsored by the Mayling Soong Foundation, no. 2.
Chinese Archaic Jades and Bronzes from the Estate of Professor Max Loehr and Others, New York, J. J. Lally & Co., 1993, no. 35.
Chinese Archaic Jades and Bronzes from the Estate of Professor Max Loehr and Others, New York, J. J. Lally & Co., 1993, no. 35.
Literature
Max Loehr, Chinese Art. Symbols and Images, Wellesley, Massachusetts, 1967, p. 11, cat. no. 2.
J. J. Lally & Co., Chinese Archaic Jades and Bronzes from the Estate of Professor Max Loehr and Others, New York, 1993, cat. no. 35.
J. J. Lally & Co., Chinese Archaic Jades and Bronzes from the Estate of Professor Max Loehr and Others, New York, 1993, cat. no. 35.
Condition
One corner of the heft/handle with an old break (visible in the catalogue illustration). The jade is a slightly darker green colour than the catalogue illustration suggests and translucent under light. The stone is smoothly polished.
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NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."