A DARK GREEN JADE CEREMONIAL AXE, FU
A DARK GREEN JADE CEREMONIAL AXE, FU

SHIMAO CULTURE-SHANG DYNASTY, CIRCA 2300-1100 BC

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A DARK GREEN JADE CEREMONIAL AXE, FU
SHIMAO CULTURE-SHANG DYNASTY, CIRCA 2300-1100 BC
The very thin blade flares towards a curved cutting edge gently beveled on one side and carved to the long edges with ridged teeth. The surface has four hafting holes.
7 ¼ in. (18.5 cm.) long, box
Provenance
Acquired in Taipei, December 1998

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