Ritual ImplementsChinese4th-3rd millennium BCE
Cylindrical, Tapering Jade Plug
c. 4000 - c. 2000 BCE?
Dimensions
H. 6.2 x D. 1 cm (2 7/16 x 3/8 in.) Weight 10 g
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