A Chinese Archaistic Hardstone Carving 7.5x5cm - Ceremonial axe with head of a Chinese Mythical creature

Here we have a Chinese Archaistic hardstone Carving 7.5x5cm - Perhaps a ceremonial axe with the head of a Chinese Mythical creature carved into it

This piece is in perfect order, remarkable considering its age. The stone it is carved from is a lovely blend of earthy browns

note:
The term Archaic was coined in the 18th century by art historians in order to describe the transition of the Greek art between the Geometric (9th-8th century BC) and the Classical Period (5th-4th century BC). The Archaic Period covered roughly a time span from the 7th to the 6th century BC (700-500 BC).

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