Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE
Plain Jade Handle with a Gold Band
16th-11th century BCE
Dimensions
H. 8.9 x W. 2.1 x D. 0.4 cm (3 1/2 x 13/16 x 3/16 in.) Weight 19 g
Related Artworks
View MoreRitual Implements
Jade Hook-Shaped Blade
Unknown Artist, date uncertain
Green nephrite; the incised designs probably modern
1st millennium BCE-1st millenium CEChineseRitual Implements
Small, Heavy Jade Axe
Unknown Artist, c. 2000 BCE - c. 1000 BCE
Fine-grained, smoothly polished, variegated light and dark brown nephrite
2nd millennium BCEChineseRitual Implements
Jade Dagger-Axe with Serrate Tang
Unknown Artist, 12th-11th century BCE
Pale greenish gray stone with white, calcified areas and brown markings
12th-11th century BCEChineseRitual Implements
Dragon-Headed Belt Hook
Unknown Artist, 475 BCE - 221 BCE
Gilt bronze with turquoise inlay
5th-3rd century BCEChineseRitual Implements
Small Fluted Jade Ring
Unknown Artist, 475 BCE - 221 BCE
Olive-green translucent nephrite
5th-3rd century BCEChineseRitual Implements
Plain Quadrangular Jade Belt or Shroud Plaque (one from a set of six)
Unknown Artist, 206 BCE - 9 CE
Celadon-green nephrite
3rd-1st century BCEChineseRitual Implements
Jade 'Huang' Disk Segment with Notched Ends
Unknown Artist, 10th-9th century BCE
Dark green nephrite with remains of cinnabar on both sides
10th-9th century BCEChineseRitual Implements
Garment Hook with Animal Head and Decoration of a Winged Dragon
Unknown Artist, 475 - 221 BCE
Bronze, partially gilt and with gold inlay
5th-3rd century BCEChineseRitual Implements
Jade Pig (one of a pair)
Unknown Artist, 25 CE - 220 CE
Highly translucent pale green and opaque cream-colored nephrite
1st-3rd century CEChineseRitual Implements
Slender, Ornate Jade Handle
Unknown Artist, 12th-11th century BCE
Ivory-colored calcified nephrite
12th-11th century BCEChineseRitual Implements
Jade Semicircular Fish Figure
Unknown Artist, 12th-11th century BCE
Translucent, deep celadon-green nephrite
12th-11th century BCEChineseRitual Implements
Ornamental Jade Archer's Ring
Unknown Artist, 206 BCE - 220 CE
Polished, translucent, pale greenish gray nephrite with buff, calcified spots
3rd century BCE-3rd century CEChinese