Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE
Jade Dagger-Axe in a Bronze Haft
16th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
29.5 x 6.2 x 0.6 cm (11 5/8 x 2 7/16 x 1/4 in.) unspecified: 433 g
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