Shang Dynasty Jade Ceremonial Axe - Erlitou Period
Updated August 28, 2026
This auction ended on September 4, 2026.
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| Lot number | 0252 |
| Estimate | $900 - $1,350 |
| Opening bid | $350 |
| Auction | Native American | Ethno | Fine Art |
| Date | September 4, 2026 at 11:00 AM EDT |
| Auction house | Artemis Fine Arts |
| Location | Louisville, Colorado |
Ca. 1900–1500 BCE. East Asia, China, Shang Dynasty, Erlitou Period, ca. 1900 to 1500 BCE. A rare nephrite jade ceremonial axe dating to the Erlitou period of the early Shang Dynasty, its
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