Ritual ImplementsChinese4th-3rd century BCE
Contorted Jade Griffin
4th cent. BCE - 3rd cent. BCE
Dimensions
6 x 2.4 x 0.6 cm (2 3/8 x 15/16 x 1/4 in.) unspecified: 13 g
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