Ritual ImplementsChinese1st-3rd century CE

Jade Cicada

25 CE - 220 CE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Translucent, dull green and buff nephrite

Culture

Chinese

Period

Han dynasty, Eastern Han period, 25-220 CE

Century

1st-3rd century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

6 x 2.7 x 1 cm (2 3/8 x 1 1/16 x 3/8 in.) unspecified: 29 g

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