Ritual ImplementsChinese14th-11th century BCE
Small Jade Water Buffalo in Low Relief
14th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
2.8 x 1.4 x 0.5 cm (1 1/8 x 9/16 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 4 g
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