Ceremonial blade
Rectangular stone blade with rounded top edge, flat bottom edge, and straight sides. The blade has a predominantly dark coloration with lighter and darker speckles and streaks throughout. A circular hole is positioned near the bottom. The blade is displayed on a black metal stand with a flat base and a thin vertical rod that supports the blade from the back. Title: Ceremonial blade. Artist not specified.
Artwork details
- Date:
- first half 2nd millennium BCE
- Medium:
- Jade (nephrite)
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 437 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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