Ritual ImplementsChinese
Jade Pendant with Demon Figure
16th cent. BCE - 8th cent. BCE
Dimensions
5.3 x 2.7 x 0.8 cm (2 1/16 x 1 1/16 x 5/16 in.) unspecified: 20 g
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