Northwest China. The blade broadens slightly towards the cutting edge opposite the hafting end with a small circular hole drilled from one side. 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 black. Irregular in shape with one tapered edge and a small tapered hole 1/16” dia.” The piece itself is inscribed with a serial number “6-54-55” 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: 33.2 gDimensions: Size 8.2 x 5.3 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,並將玉鉞描述為“SHANG DYN TOOL(公元前1400-1100年), 形狀不規則(小斧頭),帶有錐形邊緣和一個1/16”直徑的直孔”。此古玉身上刻有序列號6-54-55,該編號與收藏者卡上的序列號相對應。品相:狀況與年齡與舊磨損相對應,邊緣有小磕損。重量:33.2 克 尺寸:8.2 x 5.3 厘米 拍賣結果比較:於2020年9月25日紐約佳士得拍賣會,Important Chinese Ceramics and Works of Art,一件相似黑玉鉞,拍號1729,成交價USD 5,250。