Description
Chinese Han dynasty carved and calcified ceremonial jade ge dagger or halberd blade, ca. 206 BCE-220 CE. With finely ribbed hilt and pierced hafting aperture beneath the tang, flanked by finely worked teeth.
Provenance: By repute, purchased from an antique dealer in Hong Kong or New York, ca. 1980s and 1990s; Private Collection, Texas; thence by descent.
Length: 12 1/2 in x width: 1 3/4 in x depth: 1/4 in. Weight: 165.9 g.
Provenance: By repute, purchased from an antique dealer in Hong Kong or New York, ca. 1980s and 1990s; Private Collection, Texas; thence by descent.
Length: 12 1/2 in x width: 1 3/4 in x depth: 1/4 in. Weight: 165.9 g.
Condition
There are some minute chips along the extreme edges, particularly along the handle and the apex of the blade. Wear commensurate with age and material. Calcifications throughout the jade.
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Chinese Han Dynasty Ceremonial Jade Ge Blade
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This auction is curated by:
Sean BlanchetAsian Art Specialist
Robert SnellPaintings and Sculpture Specialist
Arts of Asia
Nov 10, 2026, 11:00 AM ESTSt. Paul, MN, United States
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