Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE
Jade Animal Head
c. 16th cent. BCE - c. 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
4.2 x 2.3 x 1.5 cm (1 5/8 x 7/8 x 9/16 in.) unspecified: 18 g
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