Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE

Jade Fish Silhouette

c. 1100-771 BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Opaque, light buff nephrite with bluish black markings

Culture

Chinese

Period

Zhou dynasty, Western Zhou period, c. 1050-771 BCE

Century

11th-8th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 10 x W. 1.8 x D. 0.3 cm (3 15/16 x 11/16 x 1/8 in.) Weight 8 g

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