The large tapering ceremonial blade is slightly curved towards the tip. The hilt is carved with six deep grooves on each side, and drilled with a circular aperture. The jade is of a celadon and white tone with various areas of calcification. The stone is of a celadon green tone with areas of calcification to a chalky white and brown.With a perspex stand.Provenance:With Ashkenazie & Co., San Francisco, California, 9 December 1986Condition: The hilt of the blade is unevenly finished.The stone is smoothly polished which is typical of the period.Wear consistent with age.Origin: ChinaPeriod: Shang dynasty, 11th century B.C.E.Sizes: 9.30 cm. H x 52.50 cm. D3.66 in. H x 20.67 in. D Condition Condition reports and high resolution pictures are available on our website at www.orientalartauctions.com If you have any questions, feel to contact us at info@orientalartauctions.com