Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE

Jade Spearhead on a Bronze Socket

possibly 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Translucent light green nephrite blade with opaque buff clouds; bronze socket

Culture

Chinese

Period

Zhou dynasty, Western Zhou period, c. 1050-771 BCE

Century

11th-8th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

14.7 x 4.9 x 0.4 cm (5 13/16 x 1 15/16 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 75 g

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