Ritual ImplementsChinese3rd century BCE-1st century CE

Jade Pig (one of a pair)

206 BCE - 9 CE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Mottled dark green and buff nephrite

Culture

Chinese

Period

Han dynasty, Western Han period, 206 BCE-9 CE

Century

3rd century BCE-1st century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

11.6 x 2.8 x 2.6 cm (4 9/16 x 1 1/8 x 1 in.) unspecified: 192 g

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