Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Jade Ring Section with Cicada Ornament (one of a pair)
probably 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
6.5 x 1.2 x 0.5 cm (2 9/16 x 1/2 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 7 g
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