A CHINESE ARCHAIC CEREMONIAL JADE KNIFE

拍品描述

PROVENANCE: The private collection of Earl Sorensen, based in Atlanta, Georgia, represents decades of dedicated collecting in the fields of Buddhist art and Chinese jade. An international businessman who frequently traveled throughout Asia during the 1960s, Sorensen developed a deep appreciation for Eastern art and culture through his extensive business activities.During a business trip to western China, he was presented with a Buddha statue by a local monk. This meaningful gift sparked a lifelong passion for Buddhist artifacts, Chinese jades, and other works reflecting the rich artistic and spiritual traditions of Asia. Over the following decades, he carefully assembled a distinguished collection, acquiring pieces that reflected both aesthetic beauty and historical significance.As he prepares for retirement and relocation to Florida, Mr. Sorensen has chosen to share his cherished collection with the next generation of collectors.The Earl Sorensen Collection is offered in this auction as Lots 267?271 and Lots 401?434. L. 14.7 cm. W. 3.2 cm. T. 0.95 cm. Weight 63 grams. This slender ritual jade knife is carved from pale celadon nephrite covered with mottled off-white calcified patina, scattered dark mineral flecks and faint russet pigment near the pointed tip. The squared tang at the rear is fitted with two suspension perforations and small serrated flanges for binding to a handle, tapering smoothly to a sharpened blade point along one edge. All contours are softly worn from ancient grinding and burial erosion, without functional cutting sharpness. Unadorned with incised decoration, it relies on streamlined geometric form to convey ritual dignity, a classic minimalist jade ceremonial implement from early jade craftsmanship traditions.

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