Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE
Jade Dagger-Axe with Grooved Tang
16th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
34.2 x 8.6 x 0.6 cm (13 7/16 x 3 3/8 x 1/4 in.) unspecified: 339 g
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