Ritual ImplementsChinese4th-3rd century BCE
Jade Openwork Plaque of Intertwined Animals and Birds
4th cent. BCE - 3rd cent. BCE
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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