Ritual ImplementsChinese2nd millennium BCE

Thin, Chisel-Like Jade Blade

Longshan or Erlitou culture, c. 2000 BCE - c. 1700 BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Translucent, deep celadon-green nephrite with a few whitish markings

Culture

Chinese

Period

Neolithic period

Century

2nd millennium BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

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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