Null Miniature polished axe in grey/green stone. France, Neolithic. Lg: 2.5 cm

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Miniature polished axe in grey/green stone. France, Neolithic. Lg: 2.5 cm

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Miniature polished axe in grey/green stone. France, Neolithic. Lg: 2.5 cm

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Estim. 250 - 400 EUR

[Archaeology]. Protohistory. Large axe with heel. Bronze with green patina. L. 17cm. Provenance: public sale, former French collection. France. Late Bronze Age. 1400 - 800 B.C.

Estim. 1 500 - 2 500 EUR

AN AQUAMARINE AND HARDSTONE PENDANT comprising a polished green hardstone hoop suspending an orange polished hardstone bead and aquamarine drop carved to depict bamboo and a parrot, no assay marks, 8.0cm, 18.5g.

Estim. 150 - 300 EUR

A MINIATURE STONE LINGAM, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER A MINIATURE STONE LINGAM, 19TH CENTURY OR EARLIER India, 19th century or earlier. The stone of typical ovoid form and finely polished with distinct natural markings in russet fading to dark burgundy and gray. With a display case and wood stand. Provenance: From an old Bavarian private collection, collected since the 1960s. Condition: Presenting well, with natural flaws, a repair to one end and an old fill. Weight: 96 g Dimensions: Height 6.5 cm

Estim. 600 - 1 200 EUR

A GREEN JADE AXE, HONGSHAN CULTURE A GREEN JADE AXE, HONGSHAN CULTURE China, 4700-2900 BC or earlier. The blade is convex on both faces and tapers from the blade edge to the other end, finished in an attractive high polish. The opaque stone of a deep green tone with extensive ochre veining, inclusions, and cloudy white speckles. Condition: Good condition with expected wear, weathering, as well as chips and nibbles which have smoothened over time. Natural inclusions, and fissures. Provenance: Private collection of Prof. Filippo Salviati. Weight: 399 g Dimensions: Length 14.5 cm

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