Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-3rd century BCE
Jade Dragon Silhouette
475 BCE - 221 BCE
Dimensions
2.2 x 8.6 x 0.5 cm (7/8 x 3 3/8 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 15 g
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