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Style Two, axe and fire hose handle. Yellow helmet; dark blue jacket.As with other pieces in this series, the wording of the backstamp is contained within a design connected to the subject. This design is a coiled hose. Issued through Lawleys By Post in 1988, this jug was produced in a limited edition of 5,000 pieces. Artist: Stanley J. TaylorIssued: 1989Dimensions: 4.25"HEdition Number: 3393 Edition Size: 5000Manufacturer: Royal DoultonCountry of Origin: EnglandCondition: Good.

Vintage Climbers Ice Axe with hickory handle, strapped head, aluminium spike fitting, plus a pair of used Zeno ice spikes with leather shoe straps, showing some signs of wear

MDINA STYLE: Michael Harris style Fish Head or Axe Head vase, unsigned, and another in the manner of Eric Dobson, also of Mdina, 12" (30.5 cm) H and smaller [2] (c/r blue vase with vertical scratch to the main body, 1” long approx., and a mark to the underside of the shoulder, both with light surface scratching and the smaller vase with fault to the rim)

King & Country - Crusaders 1096 -1204, Cross & Crescent Series, comprising: Set MK018 - Attacking Knight with Axe & Shield, Set - MK031 Saracen Crossbow Ready & Set MK061 - Loading Saracen Archer. Mint overall, contained in near Mint K&C set boxes. [3]

A George III mahogany kneehole desk, the ovolu moulded top above a brushing slide, axe head handles, above one long and six short cockbeaded drawers flanking a shaped drawer and cupboard to kneehole, swing handles, bracket feet, 81.5cm high, 79cm wide, 53.5cm deep, c.1800

Mountaineering - climbing boot, axe, Carl Zeiss binoculars;  Olympus Trip camera'  Rock Climbers Guides;  etc

An Indian all steel axe, the crescent shaped head, socket and spike having silver koftgari decoration, plain haft with bun finial, 28" overall. GC £50-80

A 19th century Indian axe from Chota Nagpur, 34¼" overall, broad moustache shaped blade 10½", on its dark hardwood haft. GC £60-80

An Indian 19th century fighting axe "Zaghnal", 24" overall, beak shaped steel head 5½" with reinforced point and raised central rib, the top edge mounted with two seated brass tigers, the square pean mounted with a brass elephant, with 24" steel haft with rectangular section spike and mushroom shaped pommel, the blade, socket and pommel retaining traces of silver damascened foliage. GC (some age wear) £120-150

8 WWI CEF Canadian Forestry Cap badges: General Service tree and axe type cap badges, large and small size; General Service tree and saw type cap badge and single collar; 12th Forestry Company cap badge and single collar; and 50th Forestry Company cap badge and single collar. GC £80-150

A good Songe ceremonial axe from Kasaye Province (S E Zaire), of Malela type, c 1880, the openwork wrought iron head with two stylised faces and twisted bars and copper covered bulbous haft, 15" overall. GC £100-200

A 19th century Indian axe from Chota Nagpur, 27" overall, moustache shaped blade 9½" with simple punched decoration, on plain hardwood haft. GC £50-60

An African axe, with plain tapered head and hardwood haft, 20" overall. GC £20-30

Assorted axe heads and blades

A NEOLITHIC FRENCH FLAKED FLINT AXE, 15cm L x 6.5cm W

A group of cast iron and wood decorative arms, to include a 19th century circular leather shield, with four central studs, probably Eastern, a gilt lion decorated shield, a musket, a pole axe, a steel breast plate, a pole axe iron upper section and a crossbow, (7)

A painted leather fireman's helmet baring axe & helmet insignia.

An 18ct gold axe pendant approx. 2.5gms hung to 9ct gold chain approx. 8gms, a 9ct gold bracelet with padlock clasp approx. 11gms, a 9ct gold mounted swivel fob approx.7gms total weight

A collection of natural stone axe heads, of Papua New Guinea interest. 13cm, 12cm, 11cm x 2, 7cm & 5cm, unfortunatly no firm provenance associated with this lot

A group of interesting Oceanic axe heads and cooking implements, of Papua New Guinea origin, to include a a grinding tool with incisions for striking, the largest measures 30cm long

A group of four Oceanic axe heads and cooking implements, of Papua New Guinea origin, the largest measures 22cm long

Three Oceanic stone axe heads, of Papua New Guinea origin, the largest measures 25cm long

An Art Deco style platinum, jade and diamond pendant - the axe head shaped apple green and white mottled jade carved with a bird and a small animal amidst ruyi fungi, prunus blossom and peaches, suspended from an Art Deco style mount set with brilliant and old cut diamonds, 61 x 33mm., on a silver box link chain.

NEOLITHISCHES STEINBEIL gemäss eines Aufklebers auf dem Stein ist der Fundort BaliL: 15 cmProvenienz: Sammlung des historischen Waffensammlers und Antiquitätenhändlers Otto Markés, Basel.NEOLITHIC STONE AXEaccording to a label on the stone, place of discovery: BaliL: 15 cmProvenance: Collection of the historical weapons collector and antique dealer Otto Markés, Basel.

NEOLITHISCHES STEINBEIL gemäss eines Aufklebers auf dem Stein ist der Fundort Ternas / Frankreich.L: 8 cm Provenienz: Sammlung des historischen Waffensammlers und Antiquitätenhändlers Otto Markés, Basel.NEOLITHIC STONE AXEaccording to a label on the stone, place of discovery: Ternas / France.L: 8 cmProvenance: Collection of the historical weapons collector and antique dealer Otto Markés, Basel.

NEOLITHISCHES STEINBEIL L: 5,7 cmProvenienz: Sammlung des historischen Waffensammlers und Antiquitätenhändlers Otto Markés, Basel.NEOLITHIC STONE AXEaccording to a label on the stone, place of discovery: Ternas / France.L: 5,7 cmProvenance: Collection of the historical weapons collector and antique dealer Otto Markés, Basel.

DURCHBOHRTES NEOLITHISCHES STEINBEIL L: 13 cmProvenienz: Sammlung des historischen Waffensammlers und Antiquitätenhändlers Otto Markés, Basel.NEOLITHIC STONE AXEaccording to a label on the stone, place of discovery: Ternas / France.L: 13 cmProvenance: Collection of the historical weapons collector and antique dealer Otto Markés, Basel.

DURCHBOHRTES NEOLITHISCHES STEINBEIL gemäss eines Aufklebers auf dem Stein ist der Fundort Hostomice / Tschechien.L: 12 cmProvenienz: Sammlung des historischen Waffensammlers und Antiquitätenhändlers Otto Markés, Basel.NEOLITHIC STONE AXEaccording to a label on the stone, place of discovery: Hostomiche / Czech Republic.L: 12 cmProvenance: Collection of the historical weapons collector and antique dealer Otto Markés, Basel.

NEOLITHISCHES STEINBEIL gemäss einer Inschrift auf dem Stein ist der Fundort Calaceite in SpanienL: 11 cmProvenienz: Sammlung des historischen Waffensammlers und Antiquitätenhändlers Otto Markés, Basel.NEOLITHIC STONE AXEAccording to an inscription on the stone, the place of discovery is Calaceite in Spain.L: 11 cmProvenance: Collection of the historical weapons collector and antique dealer Otto Markés, Basel.

NEOLITHISCHES STEINBEIL mit alter Inventar-Nr.: G-37L: 16,5 cmProvenienz: Sammlung des historischen Waffensammlers und Antiquitätenhändlers Otto Markés, Basel.NEOLITHIC STONE AXEwith old inventory number: G-37L: 16.5cmProvenance: Collection of the historical weapons collector and antique dealer Otto Markés, Basel.

CHINESISCHE DOLCHAXT Bronze, wohl Han -oder Zhou-Dynastie9,5 x 14 x 0,2 cmProvenienz: Sammlung des historischen Waffensammlers und Antiquitätenhändlers Otto Markés, Basel.CHINESE BRONZE GE DAGGER AXEprobably Han or Zhou dynasty9,5 x 14 x 0,2 cmProvenance: Collection of the historical weapons collector and antique dealer Otto Markés, Basel.

NEOLITHISCHES STEINBEIL mit alter Inventar-Beschriftung, nicht mehr lesbar, L: 14,5 cmProvenienz: Sammlung des historischen Waffensammlers und Antiquitätenhändlers Otto Markés, Basel.NEOLITHIC STONE AXEwith old inventory labeling, no longer legible,L: 14.5cmProvenance: Collection of the historical weapons collector and antique dealer Otto Markés, Basel.

NEOLITHISCHES STEINBEIL gemäss einer Inschrift auf dem Stein ist der Fundort GuatemalaL: 14 cmProvenienz: Sammlung des historischen Waffensammlers und Antiquitätenhändlers Otto Markés, Basel.NEOLITHIC STONE AXEAccording to an inscription on the stone, the place of discovery is Guatemala.L: 14 cmProvenance: Collection of the historical weapons collector and antique dealer Otto Markés, Basel.

NEOLITHISCHES STEINBEIL L: 14 cmProvenienz: Sammlung des historischen Waffensammlers und Antiquitätenhändlers Otto Markés, Basel.NEOLITHIC STONE AXEL: 14 cmProvenance: Collection of the historical weapons collector and antique dealer Otto Markés, Basel.

A GRANITE FIGURE OF ADHIKARA NANDI, 15th CENTURYIndia, 15th century or earlier. The granite statue depicting Nandi in both human and bull form, the four-armed human form holding the attributes parasu (battle axe) and the miṛga (antelope) in the secondary hands, the main hands are folded at the chest in the Anjali mudra (obeisance). Together with the bull the complete composition is a mirror reflection of Shiva's classical iconography. This statue is a rare iconographic representation of Shiva philosophy 'Shivoham' or 'I am Shiva'. Condition: Very good condition, commensurate with age, extensive wear, losses, and signs of weathering. Provenance: French private collection, acquired in the Dutch auction market. Weight: 5765 g Dimensions: Height 28 cm

A SERPENTINE AMULET OF A MAN, c. 2000 YERS OLDCentral Asia, presumably c. 2500 years old. Carved as a standing man, wearing a high crown and holding an axe, the semi-translucent serpentine of a mottled dark and light green tone. Pierced through the neck allowing for suspension as a pendant.Condition: Good condition with some wear and natural imperfections to the stone.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 17.4 gDimensions: Height 5.6 cm

A WOOD NETSUKE OF BENKEI BRANDISHING AN AXUnsignedJapan, 19th century, Edo period (1612-1868) - Meiji period (1868-1912)Carved standing, leaning to one side under the weight of his large axe, his face with a fierce, snarling, almost evil expression with intense eyes, furrowed brows, and a grim smile. Two large asymmetrical himotoshi to the back.HEIGHT 4.6 cmCondition: The staff of the ax and right hand with repairs. Otherwise in good condition with minor expected wear.Provenance: From a German private collection, assembled prior to 2007.

A JADE AXE, FU, NEOLITHIC PERIODChina, Neolithic period, circa 2500-2000 BC. The jade of rectangular form with smoothened corners and thinning toward the cutting edge. The opaque stone with calcification and of a dark brown color with beige and red inclusions.Condition: Good condition, commensurate with age, signs of weathering and erosion, surface wear, soil encrustations, nibbling, small chips that have been smoothened over time.Provenance: Discovered in Inner Mongolia. Collection of Dr. Herbert Mueller, acquired from Hong Kong art dealer Charlotte Horstmann (1909-2003) in 1948. Collection of Professor Max Loehr (1903-1988), acquired from the above. J. J. Lally, New York, 1993. Sotheby's Paris, 15 December 2016, lot 75 (part lot). Wolfgang Zacke (1942-2022), co-founder of Galerie Zacke, acquired from the above, thence by descent.Weight: 102.1 gDimensions: Length 5.4 cm

A JADE AXE, FU, NEOLITHIC PERIODChina, Neolithic period, c. 2500-2000 BC. The jade of elongated form, with convex sides thinning towards the cutting edge. The opaque stone is of a black color with dark brown specks.Condition: Good condition with sings of weathering and erosion, a slight hairline to one side, minuscule chips that have been smoothened over time, soil encrustations, and losses.Provenance: Discovered in Inner Mongolia. Collection of Dr. Herbert Mueller, acquired from Hong Kong art dealer Charlotte Horstmann (1909-2003) in 1948. Collection of Professor Max Loehr (1903-1988), acquired from the above. J. J. Lally, New York, 1993. Sotheby's Paris, 15 December 2016, lot 75 (part lot). Wolfgang Zacke (1942-2022), co-founder of Galerie Zacke, acquired from the above, thence by descent.Weight: 191.2 gDimensions: Length 11.2 cm

A JADE AXE, FU, NEOLITHIC PERIODChina, Neolithic period, c.2500-2000 BC. Of rounded rectangular form, with convex sides thinning towards the cutting edge. The opaque stone is of an even black color.Condition: Good condition with sings of weathering and erosion, minuscule chips that have been smoothened over time, soil encrustations, and minor losses. The stone with natural fissures, some of which may have developed into small hairline cracks.Provenance: Collection of Professor Max Loehr (1903-1988). J. J. Lally, New York, 1993. Sotheby's Paris, 15 December 2016, lot 76 (part lot). Wolfgang Zacke (1942-2022), co-founder of Galerie Zacke, acquired from the above, thence by descent.Weight: 158 gDimensions: Length 8.1 cm

A LARGE ARCHAIC GREEN JADE AXE BLADE, DAO, QIJIA CULTUREChina, early Bronze Age, Qijia culture, c. 2200-1600 BCOf trapezoidal form with a straight upper edge and beveled lower edge, pierced with three apertures along the upper edge. The translucent stone of a sea-green tone with grayish-white and dark green shadings.According to the Cleveland Museum of Art, recent recoveries of similar blades from a pit of a Qijia cultural site located in northwest China reveal that they were originally standing on their edges and were arranged in parallel formations at the ritual ground.With a velvet fitted silk storage box.Condition: Good age-related condition with ancient wear as well as chips and nibbles, the stone with natural fissures and imperfections. Provenance: From a Canadian private collection.Weight: 534 g Dimensions: Length 31 cmExpert's note: Jessica Rawson in Chinese Jade from the Neolithic to the Qing, British Museum, 1995, p. 184, discusses jade ceremonial blades and how they evolved from stone reaping implements.AUCTION RESULT COMPARISON: Type: Related Auction: Bonhams London, Fine Chinese Art on 18 May 2023, lot 4 Price: GBP 17,850 Description: A very large archaic jade axe blade, Dao, Neolithic Period Expert remark: Compare the related form and subject.13% VAT will be added to the hammer price additional to the buyer's premium - only for buyers within the EU.

A JADE NOTCHED AXE, QIJIA CULTUREChina, Qijia culture, c. 2200-1600 BC. Of tapering form with a long, straight cutting edge, well-carved from a beautiful, translucent celadon stone with delicate, brownish, grayish, and milky white inclusions, as well as russet spots and veins. Three circular hafting holes drilled from one side. The shorter sides flanked by notched grooves. Condition: Very good condition with wear and expected minor signs of weathering as well as nibbles to edges and a small chip to one notch.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 552.3 gDimensions: Length 37 cm, Width 11.2 cmKnife- and axe-shaped blades made from stone were probably working tools in Neolithic societies. Jade is hard but brittle, so the blades made from this beautiful material are unlikely to have been put to practical use. Instead, they would have been held by chieftains as symbols of authority. Large quantities of jade blades have been excavated in different regions in China, indicating their widespread use over a span of more than 3,000 years.

A JADE AXEChina, probably Qijia culture, c. 2200-1600 BC or later. The blade of irregular form with curved sides, well carved from a translucent dark gray and beige jade with russet inclusions and veins, as well as calcification to the blade. Five apertures to the blade, one C-shaped. Condition: Very good condition with wear and expected minor signs of weathering, natural fissures, one minor chip to the edge. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 500.8 gDimensions: Length 30.8 cm, Width 12.5 cm

A JADE CEREMONIAL AXE, QIJIA CULTUREChina, Qijia culture, c. 2200-1600 BC. The blade with curved and slanted edges, well carved from a dark gray and beige jade with russet inclusions, as well as calcification. The blade broadens slightly towards the cutting edge opposite the hafting end with three circular apertures drilled from one side.Condition: Very good condition with wear and expected minor signs of weathering, fissures, and few chips and nibbles to the edges.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 674.4 gDimensions: 33.7 cm, 14 cm

A JADE AXE, QIJIA CULTUREChina, Qijia culture, c. 2200-1600 BC. The blade of irregular form with several curved notches and grooves, well carved from a translucent pale celadon jade with brown and milky white inclusions as well as dark spots and speckles. Two notches on the top and bottom further incised with angular lines. The well-polished surface smooth to touch.Condition: Very good condition with wear and expected minor signs of weathering and minor chips and nibbles to the edges.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 642.2 gDimensions: Length 36.2 cm

A JADE CEREMONIAL AXE, QIJIA CULTUREChina, Qijia culture, c. 2200-1600 BC. Of triangular form, the stone with gently curved sides and an opposing straight blade, well carved from a dark grayish-brown jade with patches and speckles of beige, as well as calcification. Five apertures incised in a series to the curved sides. Condition: Very good condition with wear and expected minor signs of weathering and nibbles to the edges. One side chipped. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 370 gDimensions: Length 35.6 cm, Width 9 cm

A JADE AXE, QIJIA CULTUREChina, Qijia culture, c. 2200-1600 BC. Of tapering form with a curved edge, pierced with a circular aperture and carved with a notch to fit a handle. The smoothly polished stone of a dark gray tone with brown shadings, dark specks, and cloudy white inclusions. Condition: Very good condition with wear and expected minor signs of weathering, tiny nicks, small chips. Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 120.4 gDimensions: Height 15.3 cm

A CEREMONIAL AXEChina, probably Qijia culture, c. 2200-1600 BC or later. The blade with one side curving to a sharp edge, the other serrated with wave-like teeth, well carved from a translucent celadon green stone with spinach green and milky white striations, as well as spots of brown. The hafting end with a small circular hole drilled from one side.Condition: Very good condition with wear and expected minor signs of weathering and minor chips and nibbles to the edges.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 355.4 gDimensions: Length 31 cm, Width 9 cm

A CEREMONIAL AXE, QIJIA CULTUREChina, Qijia culture, c. 2200-1600 BC or later. The blade of slightly tapering form with a concave blade, well carved from a translucent stone with dark green and russet striations as well as speckles and spots of spinach green. Two well hollowed apertures.Condition: Very good condition with wear and expected minor signs of weathering and minor chips and nibbles to the edges.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 344.5 gDimensions: Length 24.5 cm, Width 8.6 cm

A JADE NOTCHED AXE, QIJIA CULTUREChina, Qijia culture, c. 2200-1600 BC. Of tapering form, the long blade with a slanted cutting edge. A circular aperture is pierced to the top flanked by notches to the sides. The translucent stone of a celadon tone with cloudy white inclusions and russet veins.Condition: Very good condition with wear and expected minor signs of weathering, tiny nicks, few chips.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 148.6 gDimensions: Height 18.7 cm

A JADE NOTCHED AXE, QIJIA CULTUREChina, Qijia culture, c. 2200-1600 BC. Of tapering form, the long blade with a slanted cutting edge, a circular aperture pierced to the top flanked by notches to the sides. One side with a straight incision running from the top down the aperture. The translucent dark gray stone with brown, white, and dark-green inclusions and specks.Condition: Very good condition with wear and expected minor signs of weathering, tiny nicks, few nibbles.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 510 gDimensions: Length 36.5 cm

A JADE AXE, QIJIA CULTUREChina, Qijia culture, c. 2200-1600 BC. Of tapering form, with a short slanting cutting edge, well carved from a translucent dark gray jade with milky-white inclusions and veins, as well as dark-gray striations. The hafting end with a small circular hole drilled from one side.Condition: Very good condition with wear and expected minor signs of weathering and minor chips and nibbles to the edges.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 733 gDimensions: Length 31 cm

A CELADON JADE NOTCHED YUE AXE, QIJIA CULTUREChina, early Bronze Age, Qijia culture, c. 2200-1600 BC Of tapering form with a wide and straight cutting edge, well-carved form a beautiful, translucent celadon stone with delicate, brownish, and milky white inclusions, as well as with miniature, spinach-green spots. A large, circular hole is pierced in the center and the sides are embellished with notches. The well-polished surface is perfectly smooth. Some areas of the edges calcified showing a milky beige hue.Condition: Very good condition with small notches to the edges and central hole, natural fissures.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 142 g Dimensions: Height 10.1 cm, Length 11.5 cmLITERATURE COMPARISON: Compare to a closely related notched Bronze Age Yue axe, yet Erlitou to Shang, in 4000 Years of Chinese Archaic Jades, by Prof. Filippo Salviati, No. 143, pages 124-125.

A JADE NOTCHED YUE AXE, QIJIA CULTUREChina, Qijia culture, c. 2200-1600 BC. Of tapering form with a wide and straight cutting edge, well-carved from a beautiful, translucent celadon stone with delicate, brownish, grayish, and milky white inclusions, as well as russet spots. A large, circular hole is pierced in the center topped by two smaller symmetrical holes and the sides are embellished with notches. The well-polished surface is perfectly smooth. Some areas of the edges calcified showing a milky beige hue.Condition: Very good condition with wear and expected minor signs of weathering and minor chips and nibbles to the edges.Provenance: The collection of The Zelnik Istvan Southeast Asian Gold Museum. Institutional art collection in Belgium, acquired from the above. Dr. Istvan Zelnik, President of the Hungarian South and Southeast Asian Research Institute, is a former high-ranking Hungarian diplomat who spent several decades in Southeast Asia, building the largest known private collection of Asian art in Europe.Weight: 210.6 gDimensions: Height 10.1 cm, Width 11.5 cmLiterature comparison: Compare a closely related notched bronze age yue axe, dated Erlitou to Shang, in 4000 Years of Chinese Archaic Jades, by Prof. Filippo Salviati, No. 143, pages 124-125.

A JADE CEREMONIAL AXE, ERLITOU CULTUREChina, ca. 1900-1600 BC. Of trapezoidal form with a straight upper edge and beveled lower edge, drilled with seven apertures along the upper edge and a six-notched flange along the sides. Each side is carved with six stylized birds. The translucent stone of a pale green tone with icy inclusions and extensive calcification.Condition: Very good condition, commensurate with age, with wear, signs of weathering and erosions, encrustations, small nicks, and minor chips. The jade with natural fissures, some of which have developed into small hairline cracks.Provenance: Estate of Wolfgang Zacke (1942-2022), co-founder of Galerie Zacke, thence by descent.Weight: 272.3 gDimensions: Length 40 cm Auction result comparison:Type: RelatedAuction: Sotheby's Paris, 15 December 2016, lot 27Price: EUR 30,000 or approx. EUR 35,500 adjust for inflation at the time of writingDescription: A large jade ceremonial axe, Erlitou period, ca. 1900-1600 BCExpert remark: Compare the related trapezoidal form with a beveled edge and apertures along the back.

A SUPERB PALE CELADON JADE NOTCHED AXE, QI, SHANG DYNASTYChina, Shang Dynasty, c. 2070-1600 BCThis Qi jade axe exhibits impressive elegance and meticulous craftsmanship quality. It features a wide and gracefully curved cutting edge that tapers towards the tip, with a large circular hole at the center. The sides of the axe are adorned with five symmetrical notches. Above the central hole, two parallel, straight grooved lines run horizontally. The surface of the axe is exceptionally well-polished. The jade itself displays a beautiful pale celadon hue, complemented by subtle darker and russet shadings.Condition: Very good condition with some minor signs of age-related weathering, tiny notches, and natural inclusions and fissures.Provenance: Private collection of Prof. Filippo Salviati.Weight: 49 g Dimensions: Height 8.2 cmLITERATURE COMPARISON:Compare to a closely related notched QI axe in The complete collection of Jades unearthed in China, Gu Gang, Vol 5, Beijing, 2005, page 84.AUCTION COMPARISON:Type: Related Auction: Sotheby's, The Victors Shaw Collection of Chinese Jades: Online Part 2, 31st May 2023, Lot 3005. Price: 444,500 HKD, approx. 52,000 EUR Description: An archaic calcified jade notched axe, QI, Shang Dynasty.

2 Shovels, 2 forks and an axe 

Shona axe with antelope head L64cm approx - please note we are unable to offer postage on this lot

Zulu axe L53cm approx - please note we are unable to offer postage on this lot

Zulu axe L55cm approx - please note we are unable to offer postage on this lot