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Axe with one perforation (Gui)

Chinese
Western Zhou dynasty
10th century B.C.

Medium/Technique Jade, nephrite
Dimensions 11.8 x 5.5 cm (4 5/8 x 2 3/16 in.)
Credit Line Chinese and Japanese Special Fund
Accession Number12.938
CollectionsAsia
ClassificationsRitual objects

ProvenanceBought by Mr. Okakura in Peking, May 1912