Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Plain Jade Handle
possibly 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
11 x 2 x 0.8 cm (4 5/16 x 13/16 x 5/16 in.) unspecified: 41 g
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