Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Jade Silkworm
probably 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
1 x 5.2 x 0.5 cm (3/8 x 2 1/16 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 5 g
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