Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Elongated Jade Fish Silhouette
c. 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
11.7 x 1.3 x 0.5 cm (4 5/8 x 1/2 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 13 g
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