Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Curved Jade Fish Silhouette
c. 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
8 x 1.2 x 0.3 cm (3 1/8 x 1/2 x 1/8 in.) unspecified: 7 g
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