Jade Ornamental Plaque (one of a pair)
Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-3rd century BCE

Jade Ornamental Plaque (one of a pair)

475 BCE - 221 BCE

Classification
Ritual Implements
Medium
Pale greenish nephrite with calcified, cream-colored spots
Culture
Chinese
Period
Zhou dynasty, Warring States period, 475-221 BCE
Century
5th-3rd century BCE
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

3.9 x 2.5 x 0.4 cm (1 9/16 x 1 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 8 g

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