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NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 3500 BC
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A DARK GREEN JADE AXE
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 3500 BC
The thin rectangular axe is carved with a curved cutting edge, with a hafting hole pierced at the butt end. The axe is slightly grooved on both faces. The stone is of a mottled dark green tone with creamy white streaks.
11 3/8 in. (28.8 cm.) long, box
NEOLITHIC PERIOD, CIRCA 3500 BC
The thin rectangular axe is carved with a curved cutting edge, with a hafting hole pierced at the butt end. The axe is slightly grooved on both faces. The stone is of a mottled dark green tone with creamy white streaks.
11 3/8 in. (28.8 cm.) long, box
Provenance
Lantien Shanfang Collection, acquired in Taipei in 1991
Brought to you by
Priscilla Kong