Ceremonial Miniature Chi Axe

Ceremonial knife with six nitches on each side (flanges), bronze guard inlaid with turquoise; the handle is also flanged and is decorated with monster-mask design and topped by a dragon-like animal. The mask on the handle is incised and identical design is on both sides. Mottled tan jade (darker by the handle); traces of red pigment and calcification, the bronze part of the handle is patinated.