Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Jade Tiger-Like Figure
c. 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
8 x 3.5 x 0.4 cm (3 1/8 x 1 3/8 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 15 g
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