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Lot n° 37

CHINE DYNASTIE SHANG OU POSTÉRIEUR

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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