Ritual ImplementsChinese3rd-1st century BCE
Jade Chape
3rd cent. BCE - 1st cent. BCE
Dimensions
3.3 x 5.7 x 1.3 cm (1 5/16 x 2 1/4 x 1/2 in.) unspecified: 41 g
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