Ritual ImplementsChinese3rd century BCE-3rd century CE
Miniature Jade Turtle in the Round
206 BCE - 220 CE
Dimensions
2.3 x 1.2 x 1.6 cm (7/8 x 1/2 x 5/8 in.) unspecified: 5 g
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