Chinese HongShan culture period antique jade carved ceremonial axe. The nephrite jade carved in rectangles, with bigger in sharp side, thick opening pit other side on the upper center, the middle carved with auspicious ornament, wanzi motif and rococo, among big Tao tie mask, enclosed with hundred Chinese calligraphy poems on the lower body. Stylized Full-face zoomorphic (resembles an animal) mask with ears, horns and large fangs, but without a lower jaw. These fantastic creatures may have served as intermediaries between the world of men and the realms of the spirits. The taotie mask is usually shown in a full frontal manner that can be divided through the nose ridge into two profile views of two one-legged beasts (gui dragons) confronting each other. Typical features of the mask include large, protuberant eyes, stylized depictions of eyebrows, horns, nose crest, ears, two legs and a curled upper lip with exposed fangs, and no lower jaw. The name taotie means "glutton". It came into use by the 3rd Century BC, and interpreted: it may be totemic, protective, or an abstracted, symbolic representation of the forces of nature. It has served as a warning against avarice, gluttony, sensuality, self indulgence. The Nephrite Jade has a lustrous tone, with pale-celadon iridescent and attractive sporadic golden russet inclusions, exquisite and detail, the jade stone have clean tone, with pale-celadon iridescent and moist milky appearance. The Expert workmanship is the absolute highlight of this gorgeous nephrite jade screen, a portion of this natural jade is considered quite rare.Height:1.38 inWidth: 5.13 inDepth: 10.25 inWeight: 237 g