Ritual ImplementsChinese3rd century BCE-3rd century CE
Finial in the Form of a Dragon Head (One of Two)
206 BCE - 220 CE
Dimensions
4.2 x 2.9 x 14.9 cm (1 5/8 x 1 1/8 x 5 7/8 in.)
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