Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-3rd century BCE
Jade Dragon Configuration (one of a pair)
475 BCE - 221 BCE
Dimensions
11 x 4.9 x 0.5 cm (4 5/16 x 1 15/16 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 45 g
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