Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE
Jade Dagger-Axe with Grooved Tang
16th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
30 x 7.3 x 0.9 cm (11 13/16 x 2 7/8 x 3/8 in.) unspecified: 302 g
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