Ritual ImplementsChinese1st-3rd century CE
Jade Pig (one of a pair)
25 CE - 220 CE
Dimensions
11.8 x 3 x 2.7 cm (4 5/8 x 1 3/16 x 1 1/16 in.) unspecified: 172 g
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