Ritual ImplementsChinese19th-20th century

Jade Oval Plaquette

late 19th cent. - early 20th cent.

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Mottled greenish and light brown nephrite

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

19th-20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

4.3 x 3.2 x 0.5 cm (1 11/16 x 1 1/4 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 14 g

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