Neolithic Thai Marble Bangle shanxiprovince uk/objects/co87777/bronze-tweezers-roman-199-bce-500-ce-tweezers)

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making the tool far more effective for woodworking

where it was used to slit the throats of offerings

making this piece exceptionally rare and valuable

with encrusted deposits

Neolithic Thai Marble Bangle shanxiprovince uk/objects/co87777/bronze-tweezers-roman-199-bce-500-ce-tweezers)Ban Chiang or Ban Non Wat Culture, Neolithic period, c. 2200 BC 200 BC, Northeastern Thailand, Southeast Asia A compelling and exceptionally rare white stone bangle, most likely fashioned from marble, characterised by its graceful taper toward the outer rim and a raised collar encircling the central perforation. The form is carefully proportioned and technically refined, demonstrating the advanced lapidary skills achieved by Neolithic communities in