Ritual ImplementsChinese
Disk with Animals of the Four Directions
Han dynasty or later
Dimensions
Diam. 10.5 × Thickness 0.5 cm (4 1/8 × 3/16 in.) Diameter of hole 4 cm (1 9/16 in.)
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