Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE

Jade Dagger-Axe in a Bronze Haft with Curved Butt

16th-11th century BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Bone-colored and mottled light brown nephrite blade; bronze haft

Culture

Chinese

Period

Shang dynasty, c. 1600-c. 1050 BCE

Century

16th-11th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

L. 29 x W. 6 x Thickness (of blade) 0.5 cm (11 7/16 x 2 3/8 x 3/16 in.) Weight 251 g

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