Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-3rd century BCE
Squarish Jade Bead with Flanges
475 BCE - 221 BCE
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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