Ritual ImplementsChinese12th-10th century BCE
Jade Recumbant Buffalo in the Round
12th cent. BCE - 10th cent. BCE
Dimensions
1.3 x 3.6 x 1.8 cm (1/2 x 1 7/16 x 11/16 in.) unspecified: 17 g
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