Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Jade Silkworm
probably 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
6 x 0.7 x 0.7 cm (2 3/8 x 1/4 x 1/4 in.) unspecified: 9 g
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