Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE
Jade Dagger-Axe
16th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
23.5 x 7.5 x 0.5 cm (9 1/4 x 2 15/16 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 154 g
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