Ritual ImplementsChinese1st-3rd century CE

Jade Pig

25 CE - 220 CE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Clear, pale green nephrite with whitish speckles

Culture

Chinese

Period

Han dynasty, Eastern Han period, 25-220 CE

Century

1st-3rd century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

10.9 x 2.5 x 2.6 cm (4 5/16 x 1 x 1 in.) unspecified: 157 g

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