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Knot opener in the form of a dragon
Knot opener in the form of a dragon

Knot opener in the form of a dragon

DateWarring States period, 5th or 4th century BC
MediumJade
Dimensions1 3/4 inches (4.4 cm)
CultureChina
ClassificationsArtifacts
Credit LineGift of Dr. Jerry Silver and Karen Silver
Terms
  • Zhonghua
  • Artifacts
  • Jade
  • Dragons
  • Funerary objects
  • Chinese
Object number2001.077.001
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