East Asia, China, Neolithic Period, Dawenkou to Longshan culture, ca. 3000 to 1900 BCE. This is a large and astounding nephrite jade blade with an elongated trapezoidal shape, the parallel edges flaring outward to a cutting edge on one side, more of a mallet-recipient end on the other. Along the entire length is a well defined channel incised into the stone for a purpose I do not quite understand. Lovely, well used, nicely patinated stone! Size: 12.5" L x 1.125" W x 1" H (31.8 cm x 2.9 cm x 2.5 cm)

This item has been tested using XRF technology and material conclusively tested as Nephrite jade.

Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection

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    Condition:
  • Wear to surface mostly affecting one edge - possibly from being used as butt end of chisel.

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by Artemis Fine Arts
January 30, 2025 8:00 AM MST
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