Ritual ImplementsChinese12th-11th century BCE
Jade Dagger-Axe in a Bronze Haft
12th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
23.8 x 5.9 x 0.6 cm (9 3/8 x 2 5/16 x 1/4 in.) unspecified: 217 g
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