Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-3rd century BCE
Jade Plaque with Openwork Bird Figure
475 BCE - 221 BCE
Dimensions
5.2 x 3.1 x 0.3 cm (2 1/16 x 1 1/4 x 1/8 in.) unspecified: 6 g
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