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Fine Jade Human From Hongshan Culture
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Jade has always held a special place in Chinese culture.From ancient times its value has been considered to be greater than gold or silver.Beginning in the Neolithic period,the stone was carved into shapes such as discs or square tubes and placed on the body of the deceased within the tomb. The Hongshan Culture was a Neolithic culture in northeastern China.Named after a site discovered in 1935 in Hongshan District,Chifeng,Hongshan sites have been found in an area stretching from Inner Mongolia to Liaoning and Hebei, and date from 3500 - 2500 BC,known for jade,copper,perhaps bronze working. This is a fine jade artifact from Hngshan culture,which shape seems to be a seated human with hands crossed over the legs.This beautiful item is really gorgeous and in excellent condition.The item has no crazing or any other blemishes.It is absolutely worth to reserve into your collections.The item fully exhibits Chinese creativity spirit and brilliant culture.
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