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Miniature axe-head, ca. 1300 B.C.E.. Jade, 9/16 x 2 in. (1.4 x 5.1 cm). Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Jankelson, 78.254.5. Creative Commons-BY.

Brooklyn Museum

Brooklyn Museum

Miniature axe-head

ca. 1300 B.C.E.

Maker Unknown

Asian Art

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Tool
Formatted Medium: Jade
Medium: jade
Locations: Place made: China
Dynasty: Shang Dynasty
Period: Shang Dynasty
Dimensions: 9/16 x 2 in. (1.4 x 5.1 cm)
Departments: Asian Art
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78.254.5

Credit Line

Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Howard Jankelson

Rights Statement

Creative Commons-BY

Museum Location

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