Ritual ImplementsChinese14th-11th century BCE
Jade Dagger-Axe with Stepped Tang
c. 14th cent. BCE - c. 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
26.2 x 6.7 x 0.5 cm (10 5/16 x 2 5/8 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 136 g
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