Ritual ImplementsChinese12th-11th century BCE

Ornate Jade Handle

12th-11th century BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Mottled, light gray-green opaque stone

Culture

Chinese

Period

Shang dynasty, c. 1600-c. 1050 BCE

Century

12th-11th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 12.2 x W. 2.4 x D. 0.9 cm (4 13/16 x 15/16 x 3/8 in.) Weight 87 g

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