Ritual ImplementsChinese8th-5th century BCE
Flat, Curled Jade Dragon (one of a pair)
770 BCE -476 BCE
Dimensions
0.3 x 3.8 cm (1/8 x 1 1/2 in.) unspecified: 7 g
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