Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-3rd century BCE

Jade Archer's Ring

475 BCE - 221 BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Dark olive-green neprhite with cream-colored streaks

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

4.3 x 3.3 x 2.1 cm (1 11/16 x 1 5/16 x 13/16 in.) unspecified: 19 g

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