Ritual ImplementsChinese12th-11th century BCE
Jade Water Buffalo Twosome
12th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
2.5 x 4.6 x 3.5 cm (1 x 1 13/16 x 1 3/8 in.) unspecified: 61 g
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