Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE
Jade Dagger-Axe with Grooved Tang
16th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
26 x 7 x 0.7 cm (10 1/4 x 2 3/4 x 1/4 in.) unspecified: 192 g
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