Ritual ImplementsChinese2nd millennium BCE
Jade Scepter
Longshan or Erlitou culture, c. 2000 BCE - c. 1700 BCE
Dimensions
L. 37.2 x H. 6.2 x Thickness 0.7 cm (14 5/8 x 2 7/16 x 1/4 in.) unspecified: 302 g
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