Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Jade Fish Sihouette (one of a pair)
possibly 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
6.6 x 1.6 x 0.3 cm (2 5/8 x 5/8 x 1/8 in.) unspecified: 5 g
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