19th C. Chinese Qing Serpentine Ceremonial Axe Head
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**Originally Listed At $300**
East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty to Republic Period, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A gorgeous ceremonial axe head, string cut and drilled from a piece of serpentine boasting mottled natural hues of honey, butterscotch, and apricot. The rectangular head presents a flattened butt that gently expands to a thin, curved blade. A sizeable annular drill hole perforates the area near the butt, allowing the piece to be attached to a handle. Size: 3.8" L x 1.3" W (9.7 cm x 3.3 cm)
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection; ex-Arts du Monde, imported into the US prior to 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
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#173076
East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty to Republic Period, ca. 19th to early 20th century CE. A gorgeous ceremonial axe head, string cut and drilled from a piece of serpentine boasting mottled natural hues of honey, butterscotch, and apricot. The rectangular head presents a flattened butt that gently expands to a thin, curved blade. A sizeable annular drill hole perforates the area near the butt, allowing the piece to be attached to a handle. Size: 3.8" L x 1.3" W (9.7 cm x 3.3 cm)
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection; ex-Arts du Monde, imported into the US prior to 2000
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#173076
Condition
Chipping to butt. Nicks and abrasions to surface, commensurate with age. Otherwise, intact and excellent.
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19th C. Chinese Qing Serpentine Ceremonial Axe Head
Estimate $250 - $375
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