Bidspirit auction | Fine Dark Chinese Nephrite Archaic

Fine Dark Chinese Nephrite Archaic Axe - Fine dark Chinese jade archaic axe. The polish, stone and form strongly support an early date for this piece. Provenance: Private Minneapolis Collection - collected in China prior to 1985. Length: 2 3/4 in x width: 2 1/4 in. Weight: 41.12 grams. Condition: No notable losses, cracks, or chips. Some very light wear along the extreme edges; some scrapes and wear around the hole.