Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-10th century BCE
Fragmentary Jade Silhouette of a Fish (?)
early Western Zhou, c. 11th - 10th century BCE
Dimensions
H. 4.1 x W. 2.2 x D. 0.2 cm (1 5/8 x 7/8 x 1/16 in.) Weight 3 g
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