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JADE DAGGER (GE) SHANG DYNASTY 1600 - 1100 BC Length: 8.9 inches ( 22.2 cm )
This beautifully carved jade, curved blade represents the blade of a Ge, a type of pole weapon. Blades made for actual use in warfare were made of stone or bronze. The jade blades were for ceremonial use. This blade has a raised central spine and raised spines along the sharp, cutting edges on either side. It is perforated at the base for attachment to a pole. Centuries of being buried have imparted a beautiful patina to this aesthetically pleasing piece.
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