Ritual ImplementsChinese8th-5th century BCE
Trapezoidal Jade Plaque
possibly 722 BCE - 481 BCE
Dimensions
3.6 x 6.2 x 0.4 cm (1 7/16 x 2 7/16 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 16 g
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