Ritual ImplementsChinese4th century BCE
Jade Symplegma of Animals in Openwork
4th century BCE
Dimensions
6.3 x 2.4 x 0.6 cm (2 1/2 x 15/16 x 1/4 in.) unspecified: 11 g
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