One of Two Fragments of Jade Arc-shaped Ornaments with Incised Curvilinear Designs
Ritual ImplementsChinese

One of Two Fragments of Jade Arc-shaped Ornaments with Incised Curvilinear Designs

Classification
Ritual Implements
Medium
Nephrite
Culture
Chinese
Period
Zhou dynasty, Eastern Zhou period, 770-256 BCE
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

5.3 x 10.8 cm (2 1/16 x 4 1/4 in.)

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