• Dimension: Length: 3 3/4 in (9.5 cm) Width: 2 in (5.1 cm) Length: 3 3/4 in (9.5 cm)
• Estimate From: $2500
• Estimate To: $3800

Of flattened trapezoidal form with a pierced aperture to one end. The stone is of opaque pure black color. Shang Dynasty period.

玉斧出現於新石器時代的晚期，為氏族酋長：或部落首領執掌王權的象徵物，後古人用作裝飾品，視為一種身份的象徵，此玉斧用黑玉雕製而成，玉質老熟，緻密，包漿醇厚潤澤，老韻篤厚。