Bidspirit auction | CHINESE JADE AXE, QI

CHINESE JADE AXE, QI - . > A jade axe of rectangular form with slightly flared blade, the stone worked to a smooth finish and pierced with two circular apertures. The sides feature shallow notching, and the surface displays areas of mottled brown and cream coloration consistent with burial alteration. Such qi axes are associated with ritual or ceremonial use in Neolithic China. > Provenance: Private UK Collection. > > Size: 225mm x 100mm; Weight: 283g > This item has been cleared against the Art Loss Register database and comes with a confirmation letter. >