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Pale green opaque jade altered extensively to creamy white, carved in a handle-shape, decorated with striated design. Handle-shaped jades commonly appeared in tombs dating from the late Shang to the early Western Zhou, but this object is unlike any examples from tombs. Furthermore, it is too thick, particularly the edge
History note: Given by Messrs. Yamanaka, Xmas 1926
Length: 14.4 cm
Width: 2.85 cm
Method of acquisition: Bequeathed (1946) by Raphael, Oscar C.
1900 - 1940
Accession number: O.14-1946
Primary reference Number: 167853
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Applied Arts
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