Ritual ImplementsChinese12th-11th century BCE
Jade Spearhead in a Bronze Socket
12th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
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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