Ritual ImplementsChinese9th-8th century BCE
Narrow Jade 'Huang' Disk Segment with Notched Ends
late Western Zhou, 9th - 8th century BCE
Dimensions
H. 9.5 x W. 1.8 x D. 0.6 cm (3 3/4 x 11/16 x 1/4 in.) Weight 29 g
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