About the Artwork
Ceremonial Blade
5th century BC
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Chinese
Chinese
Jade
4 3/4 x 1 5/8 inches (12.1 x 4.1 cm)
Glyptic Art
Asian Art
Gift of anonymous donor
68.250
This work is in the public domain.
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Provenance
Anonymous Donor
1968-present, gift to the Detroit Institute of Arts (Detroit, Michigan, USA)
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Chinese, Ceremonial Blade, 5th century BC, Jade. Detroit Institute of Arts, Gift of anonymous donor, 68.250.
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