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Ax Blade Perforated for Use as an Amulet

Unknown Artist

Ax Blade Perforated for Use as an Amulet by Unknown Artist

Medium

Nephrite

Dimensions

H. 3 1/16 in. (7.8 cm); W. 1 5/16 in. (3.3 cm); L. 1/4 in. (0.7 cm)

Classification

Jade

Culture & Period

China · Han dynasty (206 B.C.–A.D. 220)

Department

Asian Art

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Gift of Heber R. Bishop, 1902

Accession Number

02.18.324

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