Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE
Jade Dagger-Axe with Crenelated Tang
16th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
27.8 x 5.6 x 0.6 cm (10 15/16 x 2 3/16 x 1/4 in.) unspecified: 127 g
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