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Axe 9

 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. 
 
 
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