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Dagger-Blade (Ge)

Shang dynasty ( c. 1600–1046 B.C.), middle/late Shang
Jade
4.1 × 0.3 cm (1.6 × 0.1 in)

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In the collection of Art Institute of Chicago, Chicago · as of July 2026

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