Ritual ImplementsChinese11th century
Finial in the Form of Two Addorsed Dragon Heads (for a ceremonial staff)
11th century
Dimensions
17.3 x 4.6 x 2.4 cm (6 13/16 x 1 13/16 x 15/16 in.)
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