Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-4th century BCE

Bead-Like Jade Pendant

5th-4th century BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Greenish gray nephrite with tan and brown markings

Culture

Chinese

Period

Zhou dynasty, Eastern Zhou period, 770-256 BCE

Century

5th-4th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 6.1 x D. 1.6 cm (2 3/8 x 5/8 in.) Weight 18 g

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