Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-10th century BCE

Jade Fish Sihouette (one of a pair)

11th cent. BCE - 10th cent. BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Opaque, cream-colored, cinnabar-stained nephrite

Culture

Chinese

Period

Zhou dynasty, Western Zhou period, c. 1050-771 BCE

Century

11th-10th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

9.7 x 1.3 x 0.4 cm (3 13/16 x 1/2 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 8 g

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