Ceremonial axe with dragons and beast face - Light green jade with pitting and calcification.
- Design on face of axe worked in raised thread relief.
- Two narrow-bodied dragons with splayed tails combine (with a pair of eyes) to form an abstract beast face.
- The beveled cutting edge is decorated with a series of square, incised spirals
- The workmanship is outstanding.
- Warring States style.
- 14.40 x 13.84 x 1.36 cm. - .427 kg.Â
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