Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE
Jade Dagger-Axe with Grooved Shoulders
16th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
21.2 x 6.2 x 0.3 cm (8 3/8 x 2 7/16 x 1/8 in.) unspecified: 72 g
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