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Written by: Emre YıldızResearcher · Asian Art
Asian Art · Catalogue no. 213169
ChinaDagger axe
StatusReference work · Not for sale
Held byArt Institute of Chicago
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| Artist / Maker | China |
|---|---|
| Date | Shang dynasty (c.1600–1050 BC) |
| Culture / Origin | China |
| Medium | Jade |
| Dimensions | 7.4 × 2.3 × 0.2 cm (2 7/8 × 7/8 × 1/16 in.) |
| Department | Arts of Asia |
| Type | Religious/Ritual Object |
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