Ritual ImplementsChinese12th-11th century BCE
Jade Dagger-Axe with Serrate Tang
12th-11th century BCE
Dimensions
H. 22.3 x W. 5.7 x D. 0.6 cm (8 3/4 x 2 1/4 x 1/4 in.) Weight 131 g
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