Exotic Jades

Longshan Culture Jade Kwei,47cm x 9cm.

U.S. $14,000

Similar to the kweis of Chichia culture, this kwei is believed belonging to early period of Longshan culture.
Most of the kweis found in the later period of Longshan culture has motifs most of which are eagle made of low relief lines.
The inner edge of the holes of this kwei is vertical. Made of Hotan jade of yellow color, this kwei has shown serious secondary crystals near the holes.(See similar item from Smithsonia Museum: Ceremonial implement 1050-771 B.C.E. Western Zhou dynasty Jade H: 35.0 W: 7.0 cm China )
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