Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-3rd century BCE
Jade Serpent-Dragon (one of a pair)
475 BCE - 221 BCE
Dimensions
8.5 x 1.2 x 0.6 cm (3 3/8 x 1/2 x 1/4 in.) 12 g
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