Ritual ImplementsChinese1st millennium BCE-1st millenium CE

Jade Axe-Shaped Tablet

date uncertain

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Mottled green and gray stone

Culture

Chinese

Century

1st millennium BCE-1st millenium CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

L. 13 x W. 7.5 cm (5 1/8 x 2 15/16 in.)

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