Ritual ImplementsChinese12th-11th century BCE
Jade Dagger-Axe with Crenelated Tang
12th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
35.2 x 7.4 x 0.6 cm (13 7/8 x 2 15/16 x 1/4 in.) unspecified: 208 g
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