Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Serrated Oblong Jade Tablet
probably 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
14 x 22 x 0.5 cm (5 1/2 x 8 11/16 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 26 g
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