Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Curved Jade Fish with Forepaw
c. 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
10.6 x 3.5 x 0.4 cm (4 3/16 x 1 3/8 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 28 g
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