Ritual ImplementsChinese2nd millennium BCE
Thin, Chisel-Like Jade Blade
Longshan or Erlitou culture, c. 2000 BCE - c. 1700 BCE
Dimensions
18.8 x 4.7 x 0.3 cm (7 3/8 x 1 7/8 x 1/8 in.) unspecified: 45 g
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