Ritual ImplementsChinese3rd century BCE-1st century CE
Jade Sword Guard (attached to a fragment of an iron blade)
206 BCE - 9 CE
Dimensions
H. 1.7 x W. 5.8 cm (11/16 x 2 5/16 in.)
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