Elongated Flat Axe (fu)

Culture: Chinese
Culture: Longshan culture, c.3000–c.2000 BCE
Period: Chinese Neolithic period, 8000–2000 BCE
Date: 3000–2000 BCE
Material: Jade (nephrite)
from: China, Asia
Classification: Arms & armor, jades
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 233
Dimensions: height: 6 in. (15.2 cm)
width: 2 5/16 in. (5.9 cm)
depth: 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
weight: 6.4 oz. (0.2 kg)
Credit Line: Gift of Leona J. Beckmann
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 73:1968.2

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