Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-3rd century BCE
Jade 'Huang' Segment with Plastic Curls
475 - 221 BCE
Dimensions
H. 9 x W. 1.5 x D. 0.3 cm (3 9/16 x 9/16 x 1/8 in.) Weight 11 g
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