Ritual ImplementsChinese4th-3rd century BCE
Jade Dragon with Bird's Head
4th cent. BCE - 3rd cent. BCE
Dimensions
4.5 x 8.2 x 0.5 cm (1 3/4 x 3 1/4 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 26 g
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