Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-3rd century BCE

Arc-Shaped Jade Dragon (one of a pair)

475 BCE - 221 BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Light green nephrite with light brown spots

Culture

Chinese

Period

Zhou dynasty, Warring States period, 475-221 BCE

Century

5th-3rd century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

4 x 12 x 0.5 cm (1 9/16 x 4 3/4 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 25 g

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