California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 May 10, 2020  May 10, 2020

 Lot # 9457 
A GREEN JADE CARVED AXE BLADE    文化期 青玉斧


  • Dimension: Length: 9 2/8 in (23.5 cm) Width: 4 1/8 in (10.5 cm)
  • Estimate From: $2800
  • Estimate To: $3800

Of flat rectangular form with softly bevelled edges, the straight sides subtly flaring towards the gently curved blade edge, pierced through with an aperture towards the narrow end.


玉斧表面有較多紋路,顏色較深。玉斧刃端呈淺弧裝,當頭豎直,並有一圓形孔,應為固定玉斧之用。玉斧上下邊沿基本平直。本品是文化期象徵王權的重要禮器。