Ritual ImplementsChinese14th-11th century BCE
Jade Dagger-Axe with Stepped Tang
14th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
29.8 x 8.4 x 0.5 cm (11 3/4 x 3 5/16 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 187 g
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