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LONGSHAN CULTURE, CIRCA 2500-2000 BC
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A LARGE DARK GREEN JADE CEREMONIAL REAPING KNIFE
LONGSHAN CULTURE, CIRCA 2500-2000 BC
The jade is very thinly carved in a somewhat trapezoidal shape. The blade has one long straight edge opposite a slightly curved cutting edges. It is drilled with three holes in a line below the upper edge. The stone is of a dark green tone with some white streaks and specks.
13 1/16 in. (33.2 cm.) long, box
LONGSHAN CULTURE, CIRCA 2500-2000 BC
The jade is very thinly carved in a somewhat trapezoidal shape. The blade has one long straight edge opposite a slightly curved cutting edges. It is drilled with three holes in a line below the upper edge. The stone is of a dark green tone with some white streaks and specks.
13 1/16 in. (33.2 cm.) long, box
Provenance
Lantien Shanfang Collection, acquired in Taipei in 1991
Brought to you by
Priscilla Kong