Ritual ImplementsChinese2nd millennium BCE

Jade Scepter

Longshan or Erlitou culture, c. 2000 - c. 1700 BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Black, fine-grained nephrite with sharply delineated grayish brown area

Culture

Chinese

Period

Neolithic period

Century

2nd millennium BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

L. 37.2 x W. 8.8 x Thickness 0.6 cm (14 5/8 x 3 7/16 x 1/4 in.) Weight 318 g

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