Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-3rd century BCE

Jade Dragon Configuration (one of a pair)

475 BCE - 221 BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Translucent celadon-green nephrite with tan and dark brown markings

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

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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