Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE
Jade Dagger-Axe in a Bronze Haft
16th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
24.2 x 6.6 x 0.4 cm (9 1/2 x 2 5/8 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 273 g
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