A large calcified jade bi-disc
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A large calcified jade bi-disc
About the Item
- Dimensions:Diameter: 16.13 in (40.98 cm)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Neolithic period
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. The cracks that are seen in the photos are natural to the stone and are not due to any breakage. The calcification on the stone is a natural occurrence from being buried due to different earth elements. Thickness of stone: 1/2 inch.
- Seller Location:Winter Park, FL
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9212750949
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