Heavy, Long Jade Chisel
Ritual ImplementsChinese2nd millennium BCE

Heavy, Long Jade Chisel

Longshan or Erlitou culture, c. 2000 BCE - c. 1700 BCE

Classification
Ritual Implements
Medium
Mottled brown stone with sparse, light gray markings
Culture
Chinese
Period
Neolithic period
Century
2nd millennium BCE
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 32.5 x W. 6 x Thickness 1.4 cm (12 13/16 x 2 3/8 x 9/16 in.) unspecified: 541 g

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