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A LONG CALCIFIED JADE NEEDLE
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A LONG CALCIFIED JADE NEEDLE
LIANGZHU CULTURE, 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
Of square section with gently tapering ends, carved to each face with five registers of masks each divided by three raised bands, the top with tapered cylindrical knob pierced in the center, the stone of pale celadon tone with surface calcification--8¼in. (21cm.) long
LIANGZHU CULTURE, 3RD MILLENNIUM B.C.
Of square section with gently tapering ends, carved to each face with five registers of masks each divided by three raised bands, the top with tapered cylindrical knob pierced in the center, the stone of pale celadon tone with surface calcification--8¼in. (21cm.) long