Ritual ImplementsChinese4th-3rd century BCE
Jade 'Huang' Segment with Plastic Curls and Widening Ends
4th cent. BCE - 3rd cent. BCE
Dimensions
14 x 4.3 x 0.5 cm (5 1/2 x 1 11/16 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 60 g
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