Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE
Jade Stylus-Like Object
c. 16th cent. BCE - c. 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
16.8 x 1.4 x 1.1 cm (6 5/8 x 9/16 x 7/16 in.) unspecified: 49 g
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