Ritual ImplementsChinese4th-3rd millennium BCE

Jade Bracelet

c. 3300 BCE - c. 2000 BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Translucent celadon-green nephrite with slightly calcified, cream-colored clouds

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

2.2 x 0.7 x 8.5 cm (7/8 x 1/4 x 3 3/8 in.) unspecified: 97 g

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