Jade Human Face

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A jade human-face piece with concise features, eyes, mouth and nose clearly indicated. The jade is warm and calcified ?? an archaic jade face of primitive religious and decorative meaning. L 4.5 cm, W 4.4 cm, 51 g.

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Jade Human Face

Lot 0337

Estimate $1,000-$6,000Oct 11, 2026, 2:30 AM EDT

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