Ritual ImplementsChinese3rd century BCE-1st century CE
Arch-Shaped Jade Dragon (one of a pair)
206 BCE - 9 CE (?)
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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