Ritual ImplementsChinese4th-3rd century BCE
Jade Belt Hook
4th cent. BCE - 3rd cent. BCE
Dimensions
8.4 x 4.5 x 2.4 cm (3 5/16 x 1 3/4 x 15/16 in.) 90 g
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