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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