Ritual ImplementsChinese3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Jade Pendant-Statuette of Bearded Old Man

206 BCE - 220 CE (?)

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Blackish brown nephrite

Culture

Chinese

Period

Han dynasty, 206 BCE-220 CE

Century

3rd century BCE-3rd century CE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 5.3 x W. 0.9 x D. 0.9 cm (2 1/16 x 3/8 x 3/8 in.) Weight 9 g

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