Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE

Heavy Jade Dagger-Axe

16th-11th century BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Black serpentine

Culture

Chinese

Period

Shang dynasty, c. 1600-c. 1050 BCE

Century

16th-11th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 27.4 x W. 7.8 x D. 1 cm (10 13/16 x 3 1/16 x 3/8 in.) Weight 334 g

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