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A jade pendant that is a long and narrow rectangle in shape and off-white in color with some red discoloration. There are small, curved lines throughout the piece that create swirling shapes.

Oblong Jade Pendant

Chinese

Translucent, evenly white nephrite with traces of cinnabar

Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period, 770-476 BCE

Ritual Implements