Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE
Jade Dagger-Axe in a Bronze Haft
16th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
22.5 x 5.1 x 0.5 cm (8 7/8 x 2 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 155 g
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