Ritual Dagger-Axe (ge)

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Shang dynasty, c.1600–c.1046 BCE
Date: 12th century BCE
Material: Bronze
made in: Anyang, Henan province, China, Asia
Classification: Arms & armor, metalwork
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: Not on view
Dimensions: 11 in. (27.9 cm)
weight: 7.6 oz. (0.2 kg)
Credit Line: Gift of J. Lionberger Davis
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 481:1956

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