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Object Number 87-62-30/90656
Display Title Jade axe
Descriptions
Inventory Description Jade axe
Classification
  • Axe
Department Archaeological
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
South America / Brazil / Sergipe
Materials Jade
Dimensions Overall: 8.5 × 5.9 cm (3 3/8 × 2 5/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object 90656

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