Bidspirit auction | Chinese Ritual Weapon Assortment

Chinese Ritual Weapon Assortment - Chinese Ritual Weapon Assortment (4) archaic style carved jade / hardstone weapons including straight blade, straight blade with crescent side blades, curved blade and axe; all having similar figural handles and each retaining collection labels; please note: this item was reportedly found with item(s) in lots 57, 59, 61 and 73 Provenance: The Estate of George 'Yorgo' Demetrakopoulos; professor, assistant director of the Medieval Institute and assistant to the dean at Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan from 1965-2000; Townsend China Property from: a Kalamazoo, Michigan estate Length: 11 inches, Width: 2 1/2 inches (curved blade (longest)) Condition: Very Good, overall light to moderate wear consistent with material and normal use; curved blade having possible repair to tip; no other major chips or cracks noted; (2) items having chips to outer edge of handle; areas of slight weathering throughout; light dirt / debris accumulation especially in recessed areas Disclaimers: the sticker affixed to this item was not confirmed by the Museum and is likely spurious; please note: this lot came from a house that had been closed for some time and a musty odor may be present Category: Decorative Arts > Asian Estimated Sale Time: 11:26 am CST Shipping Status: Shipping Quote Sales Tax: California (7.25%), Florida (6%), Georgia (8.5%), Kansas (6.5%), New Jersey (6.625%), New Mexico (5.125%), New York (8.875%), Pennsylvania (6%), Washington (10.5%) Download High Resolution Photographs: Photograph #1 Photograph #2 Photograph #3 Last modified: June 23, 2022, 1:08 pm Condition: Very Good, overall light to moderate wear consistent with material and normal use; curved blade having possible repair to tip; no other major chips or cracks noted; (2) items having chips to outer edge of handle; areas of slight weathering throughout; light dirt / debris accumulation especially in recessed areas Dimensions: 2.5 x 11 in