Ritual ImplementsChinese2nd millennium BCE
Small, Heavy Jade Axe
c. 2000 BCE - c. 1000 BCE
Dimensions
11 x 6.5 x 1.4 cm (4 5/16 x 2 9/16 x 9/16 in.) unspecified: 221 g
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