Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-10th century BCE
Jade Ring Segment with Dragon Design
early Western Zhou, c. 11th cent. BCE - 10th cent. BCE
Dimensions
7.2 x 1.5 x 0.3 cm (2 13/16 x 9/16 x 1/8 in.) unspecified: 9 g
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