Lot 5047
- 5047
AN ARCHAIC BRONZE DAGGER-AXE, GE LATE SHANG DYNASTY |
Estimate
100,000 - 150,000 HKD
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Description
- 27.2 cm, 10 5/8 in.
the blade cast with a subtle median ridge with hafting holes on the hilt and blade, the hilt in the form of a bird's head with the beak forming the curved edge, cast with channels intended for inlay, encrusted with a green patina with some speckles of brown cuprite
Provenance
Collection of Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987), acquired prior to 1977.
Christie's New York, 25th March 2010, lot 1013 (part lot).
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 5th April 2016, lot 2816.
Christie's New York, 25th March 2010, lot 1013 (part lot).
Sotheby's Hong Kong, 5th April 2016, lot 2816.
Condition
The dagger is encrusted allover as illustrated, with expected flakes to the encrustation and minor chips to the edges.
"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."
"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."
Catalogue Note
A closely related late Shang bronze dagger-axe from the David David-Weill collection was sold in our Paris rooms, 16th December 2015, lot 9.