Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Curved Jade Fish with Hooked Nose
c. 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
7.2 x 1.9 x 0.6 cm (2 13/16 x 3/4 x 1/4 in.) unspecified: 19 g
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