Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Jade Fish, Recarved from a Handle
possibly 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
8.7 x 2.8 x 0.3 cm (3 7/16 x 1 1/8 x 1/8 in.) unspecified: 17 g
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