Ritual ImplementsChinese12th-11th century BCE

Jade Spearhead in a Bronze Socket

12th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Technique

Inlaid

Medium

Nephrite blade; bronze socket inlaid with turquoise

Culture

Chinese

Period

Shang dynasty, c. 1600-c. 1050 BCE

Century

12th-11th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

24.8 x 5.8 x 0.5 cm (9 3/4 x 2 5/16 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 229 g

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