Ritual ImplementsChinese4th-3rd millennium BCE
Heavy Jade Bracelet
c. 3300 BCE - c. 2000 BCE
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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