Ritual ImplementsChinese4th-3rd century BCE

Arched Jade Object Carved in Openwork

possibly 4th cent. BCE - 3rd cent. BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Translucent whitish and nearly opaque mottled brown nephrite with high gloss

Culture

Chinese

Period

Zhou dynasty, Warring States period, 475-221 BCE

Century

4th-3rd century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

5.1 x 1.5 x 0.8 cm (2 x 9/16 x 5/16 in.) unspecified: 11 g

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