Northwest China. The blade broadens slightly towards the cutting edge opposite the hafting end with a circular hole drilled from both sides. The stone has a satiny polish.Provenance: Ex-collection of Mrs. Buck, Chicago, with old collector's note, dated April 1966 and describing the piece as a “SHANG DYN TOOL (1400-1100 B.C.) Ancient nephrite in a dark, flecked green. Irregular in shape (small axe head) with two tapered edges and a ?” dia. straight hole and a slight groove on one side off center.” The piece itself is inscribed with a serial number “6-53-54” which corresponds to the serial number on the collector's card.Condition: Excellent condition commensurate with age, old wear, minor nibbling to the edges.Weight: 39.1 gDimensions: Size 8 x 5.6 cmAuction result comparison: Compare with a related black jade axe at Christie's New York in Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art on 25 September 2020, lot 1729, sold for USD 5,250.公元前2000年黑玉鉞 中國西北部。刀片朝與柄端相對的切削刃略微加寬,並從兩側鑽出一個圓形孔。 玉石表面光滑。 來源:芝加哥Mrs. Buck遺物,老藏家標簽上寫著日期1966年4月,並將玉鉞描述為“SHANG DYN TOOL(公元前1400-1100年),深色斑點綠色的古代軟玉。 形狀不規則(小斧頭),帶有兩個錐形邊緣和?“直徑的直孔,偏離中心的一側有一個小凹槽。”。此古玉身上刻有序列號6-53-54,該編號與收藏者卡上的序列號相對應。品相:狀況與年齡、舊磨損、輕微磨損相對應。 重量:39.1 克 尺寸:8 x 5.6 厘米 拍賣結果比較:於2020年9月25日在紐約佳士得Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art拍場一件相似的中國玉器黑玉斧,拍號1729,成交價USD 5,250