Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Elongated Jade Fish Silhouette
c. 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
12.4 x 1.4 x 0.4 cm (4 7/8 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 12 g
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