Ritual ImplementsChinese4th-1st century BCE
Jade Disk with Pattern of Incised Spirals
4th cent. BCE - 1st cent. BCE
Dimensions
0.5 x 14.7 cm (3/16 x 5 13/16 in.) unspecified: 201 g
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