Ritual ImplementsChinese3rd century BCE-1st century CE
Gilt Bronze Buckle with Jade Inlay
206 BCE - 9 CE
Dimensions
23 x 3.4 x 3.9 cm (9 1/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 9/16 in.) unspecified: 219 g
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