Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-3rd century BCE

Squarish Jade Bead with Flanges

475 BCE - 221 BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Pale green and creamy brown nephrite

Culture

Chinese

Period

Zhou dynasty, Warring States period, 475-221 BCE

Century

5th-3rd century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

2.6 x 1.1 x 1.1 cm (1 x 7/16 x 7/16 in.) unspecified: 6 g

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