Longshan Culture(c. 2800B.C.-1700 B.C.)
Longshan Culture has derived its name from the remains of Longshan Township of Shantung Province. Geologically, Longshan Culture covers mainly lower part of the Yellow River, including the areas of Honan, Shensi and Shantung Provinces. Longshan Culture jade artifacts contain many varieties from jade kwei, jade arched pendant, jade tube, bi-disk and notched bi-disk all of which are carved elegantly and dexterously. Judging the motifs and the style of line carving, the Longshan Culture jades are believed to be the origin of Shang Dynasty jades. -----------------------------------------------Click the picture to see the detail-------------------------------------------------------------
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Longshan Culture Notched Bi-disk, D. 15cm.
Catalog Code: TW1507
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Longshan Culture, Kwei, 47cm x 9cm
Catalog Code: LS4759
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Longshan Culture, Jade Tube w/ Motif of Spirit Face, D. 3cm, H.
Catalog Code: TW0603