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NEOLITHIC PERIOD (C.6500-1700 BC) OR LATER
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THREE CHINESE JADE CARVINGS
NEOLITHIC PERIOD (C.6500-1700 BC) OR LATER
The first, two interlocking rings with scrolling dragon decorations, the stone of a celadon and dark russet tone; the second, a bead in the form of a cong, carved with geometric patterns; the third, a ritual blade, the jade of a dark russet tone
The largest 5 1/8 in. (13.1 cm.) long
NEOLITHIC PERIOD (C.6500-1700 BC) OR LATER
The first, two interlocking rings with scrolling dragon decorations, the stone of a celadon and dark russet tone; the second, a bead in the form of a cong, carved with geometric patterns; the third, a ritual blade, the jade of a dark russet tone
The largest 5 1/8 in. (13.1 cm.) long
Provenance
The first, acquired in 1989 in Hong Kong.
The second, acquired in 1985 in Hong Kong.
The third, acquired in 1975 from a private East Asian collector.
The second, acquired in 1985 in Hong Kong.
The third, acquired in 1975 from a private East Asian collector.
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