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Archaic Neolithic period jade axe with beveled #1916642

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Archaic Neolithic period jade axe with beveled #1916642
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Neolithic period, Long Shan culture, jade carving in shape of an axe with beveled edge and 2 peculiar perforations. High quality of translucent green nephrite of the highest quality. Length: 5.2" (13.5 cm.), width: 4.5" (11.5 cm.). Provenance; Dr. Veleanu's collection, the author of the illustrated reference book: "Jade, 5000 BC to 1912 AD, Guide to collectors".
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<tr><td>Condition:Excellent for its age</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:2500 BCE</td></tr>
<tr><td>Country:China</td></tr>





<tr><td>Title:Archaic Neolithic period jade axe with beveled</td></tr>

<tr><td>Materials:Nephrite jade</td></tr>

<tr><td>Location:Fishkill, New York</td></tr>
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