Ritual ImplementsChinese14th-11th century BCE
Heavy Jade Prism-Shaped Bead
14th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
7 x 2.3 x 1.9 cm (2 3/4 x 7/8 x 3/4 in.) unspecified: 64 g
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