Ritual ImplementsChinese1st millennium BCE-1st millenium CE
Jade Implement (Possibly a Mortuary Plug)
date uncertain
Dimensions
L. 3.2 x Diam. 0.7 cm (1 1/4 x 1/4 in.)
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