Ritual ImplementsChinese3rd century BCE-1st century CE
Jade Pig (one of a pair)
206 BCE - 9 CE
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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