Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-3rd century BCE
Jade Segment with Plastic Curls (one of a pair)
475 BCE - 221 BCE
Dimensions
9.1 x 2.2 x 0.5 cm (3 9/16 x 7/8 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 26 g
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