Bronze, Jade - China - Eastern Zhou (770-256 B.C.)
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Selected by Ruth Garrido Vila
Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ceremonial or ornamental bronze and jade axe from ancient China, Zhou Oriental period (770–256 BC), with a bronze shaft and jade blade, measuring 18 cm high, 10.5 cm wide and 3 cm deep, provenance private collection, condition good, authenticity original.
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Description from the seller
This object is a ceremonial or parade weapon in bronze and jade from ancient China, commonly called yue.
* The bronze sheath was used to fasten a wooden or bamboo handle and was often richly decorated with motifs.
* The characteristic blade, often in nephrite (a type of jade), features delicate cutouts and served more as a symbol of power or social status than as a weapon of war.
* This type of ceremonial piece is characteristic of ancient periods of Chinese history, notably from the Shang dynasty to the Zhou dynasty.
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This ancient Asian bronze and jade axe is a remarkable piece
Features: Blade decorated with carved motifs
Blade in calcified jade - shaft in oxidized bronze
678 grams
From my personal collection
A similar example (see last photo) was exhibited at the MUSEUM OF THE RIVER in June 2021 in OKLAHOMA (approximately 500 BCE); you can see the exhibit object with the link below
https://museumoftheredriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sherds-April-2021.pdf
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
This object is a ceremonial or parade weapon in bronze and jade from ancient China, commonly called yue.
* The bronze sheath was used to fasten a wooden or bamboo handle and was often richly decorated with motifs.
* The characteristic blade, often in nephrite (a type of jade), features delicate cutouts and served more as a symbol of power or social status than as a weapon of war.
* This type of ceremonial piece is characteristic of ancient periods of Chinese history, notably from the Shang dynasty to the Zhou dynasty.
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This ancient Asian bronze and jade axe is a remarkable piece
Features: Blade decorated with carved motifs
Blade in calcified jade - shaft in oxidized bronze
678 grams
From my personal collection
A similar example (see last photo) was exhibited at the MUSEUM OF THE RIVER in June 2021 in OKLAHOMA (approximately 500 BCE); you can see the exhibit object with the link below
https://museumoftheredriver.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Sherds-April-2021.pdf
Catawiki disclaimer: This object has been dated based on style by the seller. No further tests, such as a TL test, lapidary tests, analysis of pigments or radiography scans have been conducted to check the integrity of the piece.
Details
Dynastic Style/Period
Eastern Zhou (770-256 B.C.)
Country of Origin
China
Material
Bronze, Jade
Height
18 cm
Width
10.5 cm
Depth
3 cm
Condition
Fair condition
Provenance
Private collection
Authenticity
Original/official
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The seller was informed by Catawiki about documentation requirements and guarantees the following: - the object was legally obtained, - the seller has the right to sell and/or export the object, as relevant, - the seller will provide the necessary provenance information and arrange required documentation and permits/licenses, as applicable and as per local laws, - the seller will notify the buyer of any delays in obtaining permits/licenses. By bidding, you acknowledge that import documentation may be required depending on your country of residence and that obtaining permits/licenses may cause delays in the delivery of your object.
