Ritual ImplementsChinese4th-3rd millennium BCE

Heavy Jade Bracelet

c. 3300 BCE - c. 2000 BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Yellow and amber-colored stone with dark brown veins

Culture

Chinese

Period

Neolithic period, Liangzhu culture, c. 3300-2200 BCE

Century

4th-3rd millennium BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

Max. H. 2.5 x Diam. 8.5 x Thickness of Ring 1.5 cm (1 x 3 3/8 x 9/16 in.) 168 g

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