Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-3rd century BCE
Jade Dragon Silhouette (one of a pair)
475 BCE - 221 BCE
Dimensions
11.9 x 6.4 x 0.3 cm (4 11/16 x 2 1/2 x 1/8 in.) unspecified: 47 g
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