Dark green jade Zhang sceptre

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544

Title

Dark green jade Zhang sceptre Neolithic period, Longshan Culture (c.2300-1700BC)

Short title

Dark green jade Zhang sceptre

Record number

BATEA : 532

Simple name

zhang

Classified name

stone; jade; sceptre; Neolithic; zhang; Longshan; China; green; weapon;

Description

Description part summary

A zhang sceptre with single hole drilled from one side 5.1 cms from top between two hook flanges. The other end is broader. The whole piece has gentle lines and is slightly concave on one side. The handle shows the rough broken off finish.

Description material

jade

Description condition

good, but the points at the end seem to be worn or broken off, which is fairly normal.

Description Colour

Aspect	Colour

body	dark green,almost black
decoration

Description length

28.8 cms

Description height

Description diameter

depth 0.7cm

Description width

5.3 cms

Description depth

Description inscription

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