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Property from the Junkunc Collection

A rare archaic bronze 'taotie and cicada' dagger axe (Ge), Late Shang dynasty

Auction Closed

September 18, 08:03 PM GMT

Estimate

4,000 - 6,000 USD

Lot Details

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Description

Length 9½ in., 24.1 cm

Collection of Stephen Junkunc, III (d. 1978).

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