Null CHINA - Neolithic period, LIANGZHU CULTURE, ca. 2nd millennium B.C.
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CHINA - Neolithic period, LIANGZHU CULTURE, ca. 2nd millennium B.C. Two hard stone ritual axe blades. (one with accidents at two corners). H. 17 cm and 14.5 cm

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CHINA - Neolithic period, LIANGZHU CULTURE, ca. 2nd millennium B.C. Two hard stone ritual axe blades. (one with accidents at two corners). H. 17 cm and 14.5 cm

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