Ceremonial Blade in the Form of a Knife (dao)

Culture: Chinese
Culture: Longshan culture, c.3000–c.2000 BCE
Period: Chinese Neolithic period, 8000–2000 BCE
Dynasty: Shang dynasty, c.1600–c.1046 BCE
Date: 3000–2000 BCE
Material: Jade (nephrite)
made in: China, Asia
Classification: Arms & armor, jades
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 233
Dimensions: length: 8 13/16 in. (22.4 cm)
width: 1 13/16 in. (4.6 cm)
depth: 3/16 in. (0.5 cm)
weight: 6.4 oz. (0.2 kg)
Credit Line: Bequest of Leona J. Beckmann
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 19:1985

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