Ritual ImplementsChinese3rd century BCE

Jade Cylindrical Tube (one of a pair)

3rd century BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Greenish white nephrite with sparse, light brown and gray markings

Culture

Chinese

Period

Zhou dynasty, Warring States period, 475-221 BCE

Century

3rd century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

L. 8.7 x Diam. 1.1 cm (3 7/16 x 7/16 in.) unspecified: 19 g

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