Jade Garment Hook (one of a pair)
Ritual ImplementsChinese3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Jade Garment Hook (one of a pair)

206 BCE - 220 CE (?)

Classification
Ritual Implements
Medium
Dark olive-green nephrite with discolored buff areas
Culture
Chinese
Period
Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE
Century
3rd century BCE-3rd century CE
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

8.6 x 2.2 x 2.4 cm (3 3/8 x 7/8 x 15/16 in.) unspecified: 28 g

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