A RARE MOTTLED OLIVE-GREEN JADE HOOF-SHAPED TUBE LATE NEOLITHIC PERIOD, HONGSHAN CULTURE, CIRCA 3500-2500 B.C. The walls of the oval tube flaring somewhat, with oblique lower edge, the upper edge rising in a curved arch along one side, the semi-translucent stone with veins of black inclusions and veins of buff mottling showing mica-like inclusions, with a lustrous polish and some encrustation, chips to edges--5 3/8in. (13.7cm.) long
A RARE MOTTLED OLIVE-GREEN JADE HOOF-SHAPED TUBE LATE NEOLITHIC PERIOD, HONGSHAN CULTURE, CIRCA 3500-2500 B.C. The walls of the oval tube flaring somewhat, with oblique lower edge, the upper edge rising in a curved arch along one side, the semi-translucent stone with veins of black inclusions and veins of buff mottling showing mica-like inclusions, with a lustrous polish and some encrustation, chips to edges--5 3/8in. (13.7cm.) long
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