Ceremonial &lt;I>ge&lt;I> dagger http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/420/ceremonial-lt-i-ge-lt-i-dagger ArtsConnectEd.org Art Collector Set: Ceremonial &lt;I>ge&lt;I> dagger Ceremonial &lt;I>ge&lt;I> dagger http://www.artsconnected.org/images/favicon.png http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/420/ceremonial-lt-i-ge-lt-i-dagger 16 16 Ceremonial &lt;I>ge&lt;I> dagger http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/420/ceremonial-lt-i-ge-lt-i-dagger http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/420/ceremonial-lt-i-ge-lt-i-dagger Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects, Metalwork Artist Unknown (China) -1600 -1600 Asia, China Opaque white jade blade and bronze with green crystal inlay Decorative Arts and Utilitarian Objects Thu, 10 Jan 2013 02:04:19 -0500 <table cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Title</td> <td><h3 property="dcterms:title cdwalite:title">Ceremonial &lt;I>ge&lt;I> dagger</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Artist</td> <td><h3><a property="dcterms:creator cdwalite:displayCreator" href="http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/list/breadcrumb/true/f_workDisplayCreator/Artist+Unknown+%28China%29">Artist Unknown (China)</a></h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Date</td> <td><h3 property="dcterms:created dc:date cdwalite:displayCreationDate cdwalite:earliestDate vra:date" content="-1600">1600-1046 BCE</h3></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label" style="padding-right:7px;">Institution</td> <td><a href="http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/list/breadcrumb/true/f_InstitutionTitle/Minneapolis+Institute+of+Arts">Minneapolis Institute of Arts</a></td> </tr> <tr> <td class="detail_label">Location</td> <td> On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, <a href="http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/list/breadcrumb/true/query/location%3A%22G214%22">G214</a> </td> </tr> </table><br/>The tang is formed of a crested bird's head inlaid with turquoise. The socket, also inlaid with turquoise, has a mask decor from which pieces of turquoise are missing. The socket is fitted with a tawny-white jade blade mottled with warm brown and flecks of brilliant green. The edges of the pointed blade are finished with bevels that narrow toward the point. A central ridge run from socket to point. A closed crack, dark brown at the lower end, runs diagonally from the socket to the mid-section of the pointed end. Patina green http://www.artsconnected.org/resource/420/ceremonial-lt-i-ge-lt-i-dagger Artist Unknown (China)