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Ritual ImplementsChinese19th-20th century

Gui-Tablet with the Twelve Auspicious Symbols and Inscription

19th-early 20th century

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Dark muddy gray-brown nephrite

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty (1644-1911) to Modern period

Century

19th-20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

L. 25.7 × W. 5.3 × D. 0.9 cm (10 1/8 × 2 1/16 × 3/8 in.)

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