Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Jade Handle, Partly Reworked
c. 1100 - 771 BCE
Dimensions
H. 10.2 x W. 2.5 x D. 0.4 cm (4 x 1 x 3/16 in.) Weight 24 g
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