Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE

Jade Dagger-Axe in a Bronze Haft

16th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Technique

Inlaid

Medium

Light green and brown nephrite blade; bronze haft inlaid with turquoise

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

24.2 x 7.5 x 0.7 cm (9 1/2 x 2 15/16 x 1/4 in.) unspecified: 423 g

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