Ritual ImplementsChinese3rd century BCE-3rd century CE
Jade Garment Hook (one of a pair)
206 BCE - 220 CE (?)
Dimensions
8.6 x 2.2 x 2.4 cm (3 3/8 x 7/8 x 15/16 in.) unspecified: 28 g
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