California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 May 9, 2020  May 9, 2020

 Lot # 9199 
A WHITE JADE INSCRIBED CARVING    漢 玉戈


  • Dimension: Length: 3 1/2 in (8.9 cm) Width: 1 1/2 in (3.8 cm)
  • Estimate From: $800
  • Estimate To: $1200

Carved at one end with triangular form, the other end in rounded form, exterior with inscriptions and drilled through with an aperture.


玉戈作為非實用性的武器和專用禮器的出現,標誌著以等級制度為核心的禮制時代的肇始。此件為白玉製成,玉質溫潤細膩,器身雕刻文字,清晰自然,上有穿孔,便於穿繩。