A RARE BLACK JADE AXE
NORTHWEST CHINA, 2ND MILLENNIUM BC
The blade broadens slightly towards the cutting edge opposite the hafting end with two circular holes, the larger drilled from both sides, which are flanked on the narrow sides by a section of five square notches. The stone has a satiny polish.
4 in. (10.2 cm.) high, cloth box
A RARE BLACK JADE AXE
NORTHWEST CHINA, 2ND MILLENNIUM BC
The blade broadens slightly towards the cutting edge opposite the hafting end with two circular holes, the larger drilled from both sides, which are flanked on the narrow sides by a section of five square notches. The stone has a satiny polish.
4 in. (10.2 cm.) high, cloth box
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