Jade Dagger-Axe in a Bronze Haft

Unidentified Artist12th century BCE - 11th century BCE

Details

Title: Jade Dagger-Axe in a Bronze Haft
Creator: Unidentified Artist
Creator Lifespan: 1/1
Date: 12th century BCE - 11th century BCE
Technique: Inlaid
Physical Dimensions: w4.8 cm
Period: Shang dynasty, c. 1600-c. 1050 BCE
Credit Line: Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Bequest of Grenville L. Winthrop
Creation Place: China/East Asia
Type: Ritual Implements
External Link: Harvard Art Museums
Medium: Light gray nephrite blade; bronze haft inlaid with turquoise

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