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A blue-green bronze rectangle-shaped blade that points down and flares at the bottom. At the center-top is a thick handle that has a geometric engraving in the middle and inlaid turquoise pieces at the top.

Socketed Ceremonial Axe with Inlaid Haft

Chinese

Cast bronze with turquoise inlay

Shang dynasty, c. 1600-c. 1050 BCE

Ritual Implements