Chinese Neolithic to Shang Black jade ceremonial axe blade
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Chinese Neolithic to Shang Black jade ceremonial axe blade
Stock Number:
y3228
$ 2650.00
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Description
A Chinese Neolithic to Shang Dynasty black jade ceremonial axe blade, pierced along the top edge with applied cinnabar pigment decoration. Broken at the centre. |
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Origin: |
Erlitou Culture Circa: 2000 to 1500 B.C., Western China | |||||
Dimensions: |
Length: 47.5 / Average width: 10 cm. | |||||
Condition: |
Re-joined at the centre, presented on a brass and wood display mount. |