Null Double deity - Neolithic, Neolithic, Inner Mongolia-
Jade with traces of li…

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Double deity - Neolithic, Neolithic, Inner Mongolia- Jade with traces of lime. Cult figure standing on two feet, a cow-like face at the bottom above the short legs, a large human face turned to the side above. Hong-shang (Red Mountain Culture) Sinfeng. H.: 30 cm.

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Double deity - Neolithic, Neolithic, Inner Mongolia- Jade with traces of lime. Cult figure standing on two feet, a cow-like face at the bottom above the short legs, a large human face turned to the side above. Hong-shang (Red Mountain Culture) Sinfeng. H.: 30 cm.

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