Ritual ImplementsChinese14th-11th century BCE
Jade Curved Dragon Figure
c. 14th cent. BCE - c. 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
7.4 x 1.2 x 0.6 cm (2 15/16 x 1/2 x 1/4 in.) unspecified: 15 g
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