Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE
Jade Dagger-Axe in a Bronze Haft with Curved Butt
16th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
25.5 x 4.4 x 0.4 cm (10 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 168 g
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