Ritual ImplementsChinese3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Jade Statuette of a Bearded Old Man (one of a pair)

206 BCE - 220 CE (?)

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Greenish gray and black stone

Culture

Chinese

Period

Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE

Century

3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

6.7 x 2 x 0.9 cm (2 5/8 x 13/16 x 3/8 in.) unspecified: 22 g

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