Jade Openwork Plaque of Intertwined Animals and Birds
Ritual ImplementsChinese4th-3rd century BCE

Jade Openwork Plaque of Intertwined Animals and Birds

4th cent. BCE - 3rd cent. BCE

Classification
Ritual Implements
Medium
Pale green and whitish, translucent nephrite
Culture
Chinese
Period
Zhou dynasty, Warring States period, 475-221 BCE
Century
4th-3rd century BCE
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Department
Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

4.7 x 6.7 x 0.6 cm (1 7/8 x 2 5/8 x 1/4 in.) unspecified: 32 g

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