Neolithic Thai Marble Bangle bottle Stone adzes and axes (kapak)

Stone adzes and axes (kapak) were skillfully made

and foragers who thrived in forested and wetland environments

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while the convex lid—surmounted by a delicate conical knob—is cold-painted with geometric motifs in black and red pigments

The technique

Neolithic Thai Marble Bangle bottle Stone adzes and axes (kapak)Ban Chiang or Ban Non Wat Culture, Neolithic period, c. 2200 BC 200 BC, Northeastern Thailand, Southeast Asia A fascinating and extremely rare white stone bangle, most likely carved from marble, distinguished by its elegant taper toward the outer edge and a raised lip surrounding the central perforation. The form is carefully balanced and technically accomplished, reflecting the high level of craftsmanship achieved by Neolithic communities in