Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE
Ornate Jade Handle on an Eastern Zhou- or Han-Period Bronze Dagger
16th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
8 x 2.1 x 1.1 cm (3 1/8 x 13/16 x 7/16 in.)
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