Ancient Chinese, Neolithic Jade Ceremonial blade 4000 BC - 2500 BC - 8 cm
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Directed the Ifergan Collection Museum, specialising in Phoenician and Mediterranean archaeology.
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Ceremonial blade in calcified green nephrite jade from Neolithic China (4000–2500 BC), 8 × 6 × 0.5 cm, in excellent condition and authentic original.
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Description from the seller
Ceremonial jade blade from the Neolithic period (4000 BC – 2500 BC)
Northern China
Calcified green nephrite jade with speckled white and brown tones
Dimensions 8 x 6 x 0.5 cm
From a French private collection.
An authenticity certificate will be provided to the buyer.
Taxes and duties are included in the shipping costs for international shipments
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.
Ceremonial jade blade from the Neolithic period (4000 BC – 2500 BC)
Northern China
Calcified green nephrite jade with speckled white and brown tones
Dimensions 8 x 6 x 0.5 cm
From a French private collection.
An authenticity certificate will be provided to the buyer.
Taxes and duties are included in the shipping costs for international shipments
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
Culture
Ancient Chinese, Neolithic
Century/timeframe
4000 av JC - 2500 av JC
Name of object
Ceremonial blade 4000 BC - 2500 BC
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Material
Jade
Country acquired from
France
Condition
Excellent
Previous owner acquired from
Private collection
Height
8 cm
Previous owner - year acquired
1990
Width
6 cm
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Depth
0.5 cm
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
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.
