Ritual ImplementsChinese8th-7th century BCE
Ornamental Jade Plaque
late Western or early Eastern Zhou, c. 8th cent. BCE - c. 7th cent. BCE
Dimensions
5.8 x 3.6 x 0.3 cm (2 5/16 x 1 7/16 x 1/8 in.) unspecified: 11 g
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