Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-14th century BCE
Trapezoidal Knife-Shaped Jade Tablet
16th cent. BCE - 14th cent. BCE
Dimensions
21.8 x 8.3 x 0.3 cm (8 9/16 x 3 1/4 x 1/8 in.) unspecified: 144 g
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