Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Triangular Jade Plaque (from a set of five plaques)
possibly 1100 - 771 BCE
Dimensions
H. 2.3 x W. 1.5 x D. 0.2 cm (7/8 x 9/16 x 1/16 in.) Weight 2 g
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