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Subject:Unusual Neolithic jade Axe
Posted By: R Allan Barker Thu, Jan 26, 2017 IP: 49.228.98.229
Hello to All,
I collect ancient Asian antiques but do not know much about ancient jades, except jade is a difficult subject. About 20 years ago I obtained my only jade, a pale green Neolithic Chinese flat Axe with unusual double holes and a sharp cutting edge as if it was used as a tool. The encrusted dirt in now mineralized and it has natural patterns of calcification, but retains a lot of its original green surface. A jade bangle from the same site was 100% calcified.
It's large at 13 x 11 cm.
I did see one other jade in a book with the same sharp cutting edge on the end.
I would greatly appreciate any feedback on what it is, what culture it's from, and even its value. It was from an anthropologist friend as a gift.
Many thanks,
R Allan Barker
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