Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-3rd century BCE
Jade Belt Hook
possibly 475 BCE - 221 BCE
Dimensions
L. 7.3 x W. 2.7 cm (2 7/8 x 1 1/16 in.) unspecified: 41 g
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