Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE
Small Jade Tiger in the Round
c. 16th cent. BCE - c. 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
4.1 x 2.6 x 1 cm (1 5/8 x 1 x 3/8 in.) unspecified: 9 g
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