Ritual ImplementsChinese12th-11th century BCE
Jade Dagger-Axe
12th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
26.2 x 8.2 x 0.8 cm (10 5/16 x 3 1/4 x 5/16 in.) unspecified: 237 g
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