Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Jade Arc-Shaped Dragon
c. 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
10.5 x 2 x 0.3 cm (4 1/8 x 13/16 x 1/8 in.) unspecified: 18 g
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