Carved jade plaque ‘Axe’, Qing dynasty

White jade with ochre veins, carved in the shape of a ceremonial axe. The surface is decorated with incised geometric motifs, wavy lines and stepped bands. At the top, it features a double openwork hole, small reliefs and the image of a dragon. Qing dynasty (1644–1912) 

Size: 6.3 x 1 x 3.5 cm

Weight: 45.3 g