Ceremonial knife with six nitches on each side (flanges), bronze guard inlaid with turquoise; the handle is also flanged and is decorated with monster-mask design and topped by a dragon-like animal. The mask on the handle is incised and identical design is on both sides. Mottled tan jade (darker by the handle); traces of red pigment and calcification, the bronze part of the handle is patinated.

Ceremonial Miniature Chi Axe, 1766-1122 BCE

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Title
Ceremonial Miniature Chi Axe
Role
Artist
Dimension
H.7 x W.2-1/8 x D.1/4 in.
Accession Number
50.46.269
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Ceremonial knife with six nitches on each side (flanges), bronze guard inlaid with turquoise; the handle is also flanged and is decorated with monster-mask design and topped by a dragon-like animal. The mask on the handle is incised and identical design is on both sides. Mottled tan jade (darker by the handle); traces of red pigment and calcification, the bronze part of the handle is patinated.