Ritual ImplementsChinese19th-20th century

Jade Disk with Archaistic Dragon-Bands in Low Relief

late 19th cent. - early 20th cent.

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Variegated gray-green stone with black veins

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

19th-20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

0.6 x 12 cm (1/4 x 4 3/4 in.) unspecified: 144 g

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