Ritual ImplementsChinese19th-20th century

Jade Cylindrical Tube

late 19th cent. - early 20th cent.

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Light gray-green nephrite with cream-colored markings

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

19th-20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

8.4 x 0.5 x 3 cm (3 5/16 x 3/16 x 1 3/16 in.) unspecified: 95 g

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