Ritual ImplementsChinese1st-3rd century CE
Jade Pig (one of a pair)
25 CE - 220 CE
Dimensions
9.3 x 2.5 x 2.1 cm (3 11/16 x 1 x 13/16 in.) unspecified: 116 g
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