Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-3rd century BCE
Jade 'Huang' Segment with Animal Heads
475 - 221 BCE
Dimensions
H. 8 x W. 2 x D. 0.4 cm (3 1/8 x 13/16 x 3/16 in.) Weight 19 g
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