Ritual ImplementsChinese12th-11th century BCE
Heavy Jade Dagger-Axe with Grooved Tang
12th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
30.7 x 7.6 x 1.1 cm (12 1/16 x 3 x 7/16 in.) unspecified: 442 g
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