China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911) or earlier - Lot 81

China, Qing dynasty (1644-1911) or earlier Large Neolithic-style jade axe (modeled on ceremonial blades from the Longshan culture), slightly trapezoidal in shape, reminiscent of a mistletoe tablet but slightly domed in the center, pierced (on one side) at one end and incised with three fine bands in slight relief, the stone green, brown and white, calcified in places. In its custom-made Japanese case in gilded silk embroidered with polychrome threads. H. 43.1 cm - W. 7.1 to 8.1 cm; silk case 53.5 cm LM Provenance : Collection of a French family Two old labels: one almost gone, the other where "gui" is still legible in red ink. in red ink. On one edge of the blade: one chip (at a raised line) and three very small chips. Another chip at the end (the widest), next to the corner.