Accession No
1935.844
Description
Axe (yuè), made from white stone. Butt end straight with rounded corners, nearly flat profile, notched projections midway along sides, rounded cutting edge. Some pitting in surface.
Place
Asia; East Asia; China
Period
Shang [Yin] Dynasty
Source
Raphael, Oscar
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1935.844
Cultural Affliation
Material
Jade; Stone
Local Term
Measurements
75mm x 125mm Weight 0.102kg
Events
Context (Analysis)
Said to be Shang-yin Dynasty
Event Date
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Jade implement, very thin. See card for sketch
Event Date 1935
Author: maa
Context (Analysis)
The Yin Dynasty, is more commonly known as the 'Shang Dynasty', which dates from the 16th century – c. 1046 BC.
Event Date 19/6/2019
Author: ashleigh griffin
Description (Physical description)
Axe (yuè), made from white stone. Butt end straight with rounded corners, nearly flat profile, notched projections midway along sides, rounded cutting edge.
Event Date 27/10/2023
Author: Stephanie Chinneck
Context (Amendments / updates)
This object is not made of jade, it is made of an unidentified non-powdery white stone.
Event Date 27/10/2023
Author: Stephanie Chinneck
FM:65498
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