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Dague cérémonielle en jade, ge Dynastie Shang, ca. 1200 avant J.-C.
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 EUR
bidding is closed
Description
- Jade
la fine lame élancée, aux bords nettement sculptés en double biseau formant deux bandes se prolongeant jusqu'au tang, la partie centrale bien polie sculptée de deux légers sillons de part et d'autre d'une crête médiane partant de la pointe courbée interrompue par une petite perforation sous le bord du tang, la pierre gris-vert foncé très altérée
Provenance
Acquired in Beijing, March 1941, from Huang Jun (1880-1952) (Huang Bochuan), owner of Tong gu zhai (according to Max Loehr's notes).
Collection of Prof. Max Loehr (1903-1988).
J. J. Lally & Co., New York, 1993.
Collection of Prof. Max Loehr (1903-1988).
J. J. Lally & Co., New York, 1993.
Exhibited
Chinese Archaic Jades and Bronzes from the Estate of Professor Max Loehr and Others, J. J. Lally & Co., New York, 1993, no. 38.
Literature
J. J. Lally & Co., Chinese Archaic Jades and Bronzes from the Estate of Professor Max Loehr and Others, New York, 1993, cat. no. 38.
Condition
The blade is broken into two parts in the middle of the blade and was glued back together in the past (visible in the catalogue illustration). There are several small old chips along the lower edge of the blade, and some old chips along the pointed tip of the blade, the tip of the blade broken off and missing (visible in the catalogue illustration). The stone is a beautiful variegated colour, smoothly polished on both sides.
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"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."