Ritual ImplementsChinese3rd century BCE-1st century CE

Arch-Shaped Jade Dragon (one of a pair)

206 BCE - 9 CE (?)

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Deep green, translucent, very slightly calcified nephrite

Culture

Chinese

Period

Han dynasty, Western Han period, 206 BCE-9 CE

Century

3rd century BCE-1st century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

13.4 x 5.7 x 0.5 cm (5 1/4 x 2 1/4 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 58 g

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