Jade Serpent-Dragon (one of a pair)
Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-3rd century BCE

Jade Serpent-Dragon (one of a pair)

475 BCE - 221 BCE

Classification
Ritual Implements
Medium
Translucent pale green nephrite
Culture
Chinese
Period
Zhou dynasty, Warring States period, 475-221 BCE
Century
5th-3rd century BCE
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

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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