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Ceremonial dagger-ax?

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Ceremonial dagger-ax by unknown artist. A stone object resembling a dagger-ax with a pointed tip and a rough, weathered surface. The object is gray with darker gray spots. It tapers to a point at the top. The bottom is uneven. A circular cutout with a cross is visible near the bottom. The object is attached to a stand by two small black bands. The background is light grey.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 500 BCE
Medium:
Jade
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
417 × 624 px
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