Axe shaft cap
National Museum of Asian Art

Axe shaft cap

ca. 3300-2250 BCE

Jade (nephrite)
National Museum of Asian Art
CC0 — Public Domain
National Museum of Asian Art

Sword fitting: Pommel of sword or dagger; in form of elongated oval block with projecting hollow and perforated shaft at the base, a plain painted oval form in relief on top is only decoration; mottled cream tones and black; smooth surface except for some rough and chipped areas.

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