Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE

Plain Jade Handle

16th-11th century BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Finely polished, translucent green nephrite with slightly calcified, ocher-colored markings

Culture

Chinese

Period

Shang dynasty, c. 1600-c. 1050 BCE

Century

16th-11th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 12.2 x W. 2.2 x D. 0.7 cm (4 13/16 x 7/8 x 1/4 in.) Weight 40 g

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