9th-10th century
including cover: H. 4.5 x Diam. 11 cm (1 3/4 x 4 5/16 in.)
J.J. Lally & Co., New York Blitz Antiek en Kunsthandel, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Pale greenish white nephrite with white inclusions
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