Ritual ImplementsChinese2nd millennium BCE
Jade 'Yuan' Disk
c. 2000 BCE - c. 1000 BCE (?)
Dimensions
0.9 x 16.9 cm (3/8 x 6 5/8 in.) unspecified: 467 g
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