Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-10th century BCE
Jade Fish Sihouette (one of a pair)
11th cent. BCE - 10th cent. BCE
Dimensions
7.6 x 1 x 0.4 cm (3 x 3/8 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 7 g
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