A JADE AXE NEOLITHIC PERIOD | 新石器時代 玉斧

PROPERTY FROM AN ENGLISH PRIVATE COLLECTION
英國私人收藏

A JADE AXE
NEOLITHIC PERIOD
新石器時代 玉斧

of flat rectangular form with softly bevelled edges, the straight sides subtly flaring towards the gently curved blade edge, pierced through with a large aperture towards the narrow end, the mottled opaque stone of greyish beige colour
Length 24.8 cm, 9¾ in.

Condition Report:
There are some general wear and nicks to the surface, and natural flaws to the stone. The edges also have a few small chips, the largest approx. 0.5 cm to the lower edge of the axe. The actual colour is less yellow than the catalogue illustration.

中文內容僅供參考，請以英文原版為準。整體表面見少許正常磨損及天然瑕疵，邊沿見些許輕微細磕（最大約0.5公分於玉斧邊沿下方）。圖例比實際呈色偏黃。

"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."

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準買家應該檢查每款拍品以確認其狀況，蘇富比所作的任何陳述均為專業主觀看法而非事實陳述。準買家應參考有關該拍賣的重要通知（見圖錄）。

雖然本狀況報告或有針對某拍品之討論，但所有拍賣品均根據印於圖錄內之業務規則以拍賣時狀況出售。

Provenance:
Private collection from 1979-2002.

Purchased from Shirley Day, Belgium, October 2006.

來源

私人收藏，1979至2002年

於2006年10月購自比利時Shirley Day。