Ceremonial Blade in the Shape of a Knife
Dateabout 2000–1600 BCE
Mediumjade
Dimensions17.8 x 4.6 cm (7 x 1 13/16 in.)
ClassificationsJades
Credit LineGift of the Rubin-Ladd Foundation, Ester R. Portnow Collection of Asian Art
Object number2007.115
ProvenanceS. Throckmorton, New York, NY; 2002, purchased by the Rubin-Ladd Foundation, Georgetown, CT; August 2007, donated to the Worcester Art Museum.On View
Not on viewChinese
early 18th century, Qing dynasty (1644–1911)
Chinese
Qianlong period (1736–1795) of the Qing dynasty (1644–1911)