Ritual ImplementsChinese8th-5th century BCE

Jade Slit Tube

possibly 770 BCE - 476 BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Light greenish gray translucent nephrite

Culture

Chinese

Period

Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period, 770-476 BCE

Century

8th-5th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 2.4 x W. 2.4 x Depth 0.8 cm (15/16 x 15/16 x 5/16 in.) Weight: 20 g

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