Chinese Jadeite Jade Assortment

(4) items including a ceremonial ax having handle; a ceremonial ax having archaic script inscription; a beast-handled cup and a lion-handled cup having rams protomes at base, both bearing labels reading 'Townsend'; please note: this item was reportedly found with item(s) in lots 57, 59, 61 and 95

Provenance: The Estate of George 'Yorgo' Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000

Property from: a Kalamazoo, Michigan estate

Height: 15 1/2 inches, Width: 6 1/2 inches, Depth: 7/8 inches (handled ax)

Condition: Very Good to Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use; lion-handled ram cup repaired, a chip at crack opening to interior

Disclaimers: the sticker affixed to this item was not confirmed by the Museum and is likely spurious; please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present

Category: Decorative Arts > Asian

Estimated Sale Time: 11:05 am CST

Shipping Status: Shipping Quote



Sales Tax: California (7.25%), Florida (6%), Georgia (8.5%), Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%)

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Last modified: June 23, 2022, 1:05 pm

Very Good to Good, overall light wear consistent with normal use; lion-handled ram cup repaired, a chip at crack opening to interior

15.5 x 6.5 x 0.875 in