Day 2: European & Asian Works of Art
Sat, Jan 16, 2016 09:00AM EST - Mon, Jan 18, 2016 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 458
Green Nephrite Ceremonial Dagger
Estimate: $1,000 - $1,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Chinese, possibly ancient, finely carved with extensive calcification to blade, design in two sections with carved handle depicting two entwined birds and ending in a simplified tiger mask, pommel in form of flat circular [bi], raised center running length of blade, 13-3/8 x 1-1/2 in.; accompanied by a tracing and drawing notations thought to be from a curator at the Freer and Sackler Galleries, Washington, DC appears to be in good condition with calcification to both sides. Provenance: Thought to be purchased from a Mrs. Buck in Chicago who purchased it from an English collection during the Boxer Revolution; Collection of Earle Art Kuns, Iowa Falls, Iowa
appears to be in good condition with calcification to both sides
Condition
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