CHINE DYNASTIE SHANG OU POSTÉRIEUR
Set of two Ge ceremonial blades.
One of trapezoidal shape, pierced with two holes, in brown jade with grey inclusions. The other with one side punctuated with small projections forming teeth, in dark green jade streaked with gray veins.
Dim. 20,8 x 6,7 cm and 7,5 x 6,1 cm
PROVENANCE
Collection of M. D. (ethnographer and archaeologist), acquired in the 1930s, then by descent.
CONDITION REPORT
Long blade: broken and glued, old restoration, wear
Small blade: tiny chips, cracks, wear