Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Jade Silkworm
probably 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
5.9 x 0.6 x 0.9 cm (2 5/16 x 1/4 x 3/8 in.) unspecified: 8 g
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