Ritual Blade

72-22-2A

Location: On Display in the Asia Galleries

From: China

Curatorial Section: Asian

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Object Number 72-22-2A
Current Location Asia Galleries - On Display
Culture Chinese
Provenience China
Period Han Dynasty
Date Made Han Dynasty
Section Asian
Materials Nephrite
Description

Shallow curved shape derived from a prehistoric tool type. There are two suspension holes appear near the longest rim. The piece is chestnut-colored with black veins, thin and translucent.

Credit Line Gift of Richard F. Warren, 1972
Other Number 70-22-2A - Other Number

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