Ritual ImplementsChinese8th-5th century BCE

Flat, Curled Jade Dragon (one of a pair)

770 BCE -476 BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Translucent greenish white nephrite; turquoise inlay

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

0.3 x 3.8 cm (1/8 x 1 1/2 in.) unspecified: 6 g

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