Notched Axe (fu)

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: 2500–1050 BCE
Material: Jade (nephrite)
associated with: China, Asia
Classification: Arms & armor, jades
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 233
Dimensions: height: 10 in. (25.4 cm)
width: 7 3/8 in. (18.7 cm)
depth: 1/4 in. (0.6 cm)
weight: 1 lb. 6.4 oz. (0.6 kg)
Credit Line: Museum Purchase
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 1224:1920

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