Ritual ImplementsChinese6th-5th century BCE
Jade Segment of a Small Disk (one of four)
6th cent. BCE - 5th cent. BCE
Dimensions
2.7 x 5.8 cm (1 1/16 x 2 5/16 in.) unspecified: 3 g
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