Battle-Axe

Late Shang Dynasty, 1100 B.C. - The Western Zhou Dynasty, 771 B.C.

Jinsha Site Museum
Chengdu, China

This object is made of translucent green jade with verdigris on its surface. This neatly carved battle-axe has teeth on both sides. Its flat sharpened edge rises a bit on both ends. The teeth consist of three sections in some cases. By comparison, the jade battle-axe unearthed in Jinsha is similar to those of the Erlitou culture in style.

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Details

Title: Battle-Axe
Date Created: Late Shang Dynasty, 1100 B.C. - The Western Zhou Dynasty, 771 B.C.
Physical Dimensions: w7.6 x h15.6 cm (Overall)
Type: Jade
Rights: Jinsha Site Museum
External Link: Jinsha Site Museum, http://www.jinshasitemuseum.com/gongg/201211/444.html

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