A JADE CARVED RITUAL AXE

East Asia, China, Neolithic Period, later Longshan culture (sometimes Lung-shan), ca. 2000 to 1600 BCE. A wonderful, hand-carved nephrite jade ritual axe blade, with a smooth, thin body, an elongated

The jade ritual ornament is of axe-head shape, with two sides jagged, and two sides sharp, center with large hollow hole, the jade is of reddish-orange color tone. Length: 4 9/16 in (11.6 cm) Width: 4

Chinese / Tibetan Ceremonial and Ritual Weapon Assortment (9) archaic style items including ge dagger axe having carved jade blade and bronze handle, bronze pole arm head having carved jade axe blade

The jade ritual ornament carved in the form of a dagger, with a stringing hole on the carved handle, the jade is of celadon yellow color tone with russet. Shang Dynasty period. Length: 12 1/2 in (31.8

The jade ritual ornament is of flattened and raised form similar to a bridge, incised with line patterns and beast masks, the jade is of brownish-white color tone with russet. Liangzhu Culture period.

The jade ritual ornament carved in the form of a dagger, with a stringing hole on the carved handle, the jade is of white and brown color tone. Shang Dynasty period. Length: 13 in (33.0 cm) 商 &

A Chinese Han Hetian jade carved axe, with carving figures and animals pattern; Dimensions: Length: 27.8 cm. Width: 13.2 cm. Height: 2.5 cm. Weight: 661g

The jade carved in archaic jade form, the surface incised with poetry calligraphy, the tassel attached to the jade via top center hole, all set in a rectangular hardwood box. Qing Dynasty period. Leng

The Hongshan Culture jade carving is of cylindrical and tapering form similar to horseshoe with hollow center, the jade is of yellowish-brown color tone with russet and patina. Hongshan Culture period

Chinese vintage archaic style jade carved ritual tool (4.4"x2.95"x0.18"), minor chip on edge with fitted wood box (6.7"x4.85"x1.45")

L: 1.07 in. (2.72 cm) D: 0.72 in. (1.83 cm) THK: 0.09 in. (0.24 cm)

Unusual Chinese jade carved ritual vessel in archaic bronze style motif, 15.5"Hx7.3"dia

古玉斧 Chinese archaistic green jade carved axe; featuring carvings of taotie motif on body; with dark brown surface alternation; W: 10 cm, L: 36 cm, 277 grams

Four carvings as a group, each of rectangular form with a beveled end, pierced with an aperture, the shortest stone in mottled yellow celadon color with russet inclusions, the longest in a variegated

玉雕觴杯 The jade carved ritual cup is of half-ovoid form, the exterior carved with dotted grain patterns, below two extruding handles, the jade is of celadon color tone with r

Three carvings as a group, each of rectangular form with a blade edge, pierced with an aperture, the stone in mottled brown, celadon and black tones. 4.15inch L, 2.35inch W (largest). The Estate of th

Carved of trapezoidal form, the edges with small notches, pierced with a central aperture and a smaller aperture to the shorter terminal, the stone of a variegated yellow and russet color with black i

Large Chinese archaic style jade carved ritual ornament, 17"x7.5"x0.18"

Large jade carved ritual ornament (chips), 16.75"Lx1.4"x1.4"

DESCRIPTION: Nephrite jade axe, China. Attributed Neolithic Late Dawenkou to early Langshan (2400-1900B.C.). Drilled. MEASUREMENTS: 7-1/4" long x 3-1/4" wide at edge. CONDITION: Loss to butt. Does not

Collectible Chinese jade axe, pierced with an aperture on one end, the stone in pale celadon color with black inclusions. Approx. 8.1-2.6 inch.

Two jade axes, each carved with a beast mask on one side, the top pierced with an aperture. 5.4inch L, 1.8inch W.

Collectible black jade carved axe, with three pierced apertures on one side, with a box inlaid with mother of pearl as a bird grasping a leafy stem. 5.7inch L, 2.3inch W (w/o box).

Two black jade carved axes, each pierced with three apertures to one end, the other end thinning to a gently bevelled edge, with a box set with a duck form knob. 3.6inch L, 2.2inch W (larger).