Ritual ImplementsChinese3rd century BCE-1st century CE
Jade Statuette of a Man
206 BCE - 9 CE (?)
Dimensions
H. 3.9 x W. 1.1 x D. 0.8 cm (1 9/16 x 7/16 x 5/16 in.) Weight 5 g
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