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487
A JADE NOTCHED AXE, QI
SHANG DYNASTY
the slightly curved blade with irregularly notched
ß anges on both sides, pierced with a small
aperture at one end, the opaque calciÞ ed stone of
a light brown colour
8.9 cm, 3½ in.
PROVENANCE
Collection of Sir H. Ingram, no. x474.
Sotheby’s London, 16th May 2007, lot 210 (part
lot).
£ 6,000-8,000 US$ 8,500-11,300
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488
A JADE AXE BLADE, FU
ZHOU DYNASTY
the blade with gently bevelled edges, pierced
through with two small apertures on top of a
central larger one, the calciÞ ed opaque stone of
greyish beige colour
10 cm, 4 in.
PROVENANCE
Collection of Arthur M. Sackler (by repute).
£ 3,000-5,000 US$ 4,250-7,100
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489
A JADE AXE, FU
ZHOU DYNASTY
of ß attened trapezoidal form, pierced at the top
with a circular aperture, the polished smooth
greyish celadon stone speckled with dark brown
and white inclusions
12.5 cm, 4⅞ in.
PROVENANCE
Collection of Sir Herbert Ingram (by repute).
£ 6,000-8,000 US$ 8,500-11,300
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