A nice Chinese bronze socketed adze, Shang-Zhou
A nice Chinese bronze socketed adze, Shang-Zhou, c. 1100 - 800 BC, with flattened sides, a slightly flared, rounded cutting edge and a slit for fastening to a handle that had a right-angle curve. L: 2 3/4 in (7 cm). Nicely patinated with pleasing bronze tone. Ex Boston private collection.
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A nice Chinese bronze socketed adze, Shang-Zhou, c. 1100 - 800 BC, with flattened sides, a slightly flared, rounded cutting edge and a slit for fastening to a handle that had a right-angle curve. L: 2 3/4 in (7 cm). Nicely patinated with pleasing bronze tone. Ex Boston private collection.
Condition: The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections , the effects of aging, or repair/restoration work. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid, and we will be happy to give you a full overview of the items' condition. All transactions are governed by Ancient Resource LLC's Conditions of Sale.
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