Ritual ImplementsChinese8th-5th century BCE
Small Oblong Jade Pendant
770 BCE - 476 BCE
Dimensions
6.2 x 1.4 x 0.6 cm (2 7/16 x 9/16 x 1/4 in.) unspecified: 10 g
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