Ritual ImplementsChinese14th-11th century BCE
Jade Buffalo Carved from a Conical Bead
14th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
L. 4.8 x Diam. 2.7 cm (1 7/8 x 1 1/16 in.) 46 g
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