Ritual ImplementsChinese14th-8th century BCE
Small Jade Dagger-Axe
14th cent. BCE - 8th cent. BCE
Dimensions
21.2 x 5.3 x 0.4 cm (8 3/8 x 2 1/16 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 65 g
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