Ritual ImplementsChinese14th-8th century BCE
Jade Animal Mask
14th cent. BCE - 8th cent. BCE
Dimensions
4.3 x 4.5 x 0.5 cm (1 11/16 x 1 3/4 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 25 g
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