Ritual ImplementsChinese8th-5th century BCE
Quadrilateral Jade Plaque (One of Three)
770 BCE - 476 BCE
Dimensions
4.1 x 3.1 x 0.1 cm (1 5/8 x 1 1/4 x 1/16 in.) unspecified: 4 g
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