Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Jade Arc-Shaped Pendant
possibly 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
chord 10 x w. 2 x th. 0.4 cm (3 15/16 x 13/16 x 3/16 in.) 25 g
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