Ritual ImplementsChinese4th-3rd millennium BCE
Jade Ring with Circular Rib
c. 4000 BCE - c. 2000 BCE
Dimensions
1.2 x 0.4 x 6.7 cm (1/2 x 3/16 x 2 5/8 in.) unspecified: 14 g
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