Ritual ImplementsChinese4th-3rd century BCE
Jade Disk with Pattern of Plastic Curls
4th cent. BCE - 3rd cent. BCE
Dimensions
Diam. 13.8 x Thickness 0.4 cm (5 7/16 x 3/16 in.) 130 g
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