Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Jade Fish Sihouette (one of a pair)
possibly 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
7.1 x 1.5 x 0.4 cm (2 13/16 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 6 g
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