Longshan Jade Blade

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by The British Museum
published on 24 October 2017

Longshan Jade Blade — A ceremonial blade carved from jade by the Longshan culture of north-east China, 3000-1700 BCE. Length: 15.8 cm. (British Museum, London)

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Longshan Jade Blade

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