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LONGSHAN CULTURE, CIRCA 2500-2000 BC
Details
A JADE AXE
LONGSHAN CULTURE, CIRCA 2500-2000 BC
The axe flares slightly towards the softly bevelled, rounded cutting edge, with a hafting hole pierced from both sides near the butt. The stone is of an even greenish-white tone with some russet inclusions.
5 7/16 in. (13.9 cm.) long, box
LONGSHAN CULTURE, CIRCA 2500-2000 BC
The axe flares slightly towards the softly bevelled, rounded cutting edge, with a hafting hole pierced from both sides near the butt. The stone is of an even greenish-white tone with some russet inclusions.
5 7/16 in. (13.9 cm.) long, box
Provenance
Lantien Shanfang Collection, acquired in Taipei in 1991
Brought to you by
Priscilla Kong