Ritual ImplementsChinese2nd millennium BCE
Heavy, Long Jade Chisel
Longshan or Erlitou culture, c. 2000 BCE - c. 1700 BCE
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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