To: SunkenCiv
The idea of a "jade axe" sounded so fascinating that I googled (images) it. I couldn't find anything specifically from Taiwan, but there are some really beautiful pics of jade axes. Here's one from China. Some of the Olmec jade axes are really fantastic (albeit from another part of the world entirely).
(Jade Axe)
3 posted on
08/14/2006 11:10:26 AM PDT by
wyattearp
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To: wyattearp
Thanks. Coral is OK, but jade is nicer. ;')
4 posted on
08/14/2006 11:12:02 AM PDT by
SunkenCiv
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To: wyattearp
Pretty, but it doesn't look terribly sharp.
6 posted on
08/14/2006 11:20:59 AM PDT by
tomzz
To: wyattearp
The Jade sections of three museums I have been to are worth anyone's time. The Art institute of Chicago's Chinese art section is outstanding, The Field Museum in Chicago is one of the best I have seen on the Far East, and finally, should you ever have an opportunity to visit Taipei, The National Museum is worth a couple of days with the Jade exhibits spanning some 4,000 years +.
8 posted on
08/14/2006 11:31:39 AM PDT by
JimSEA
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