Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-3rd century BCE

Jade Plaque with Openwork Bird Figure

475 BCE - 221 BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Light brown translucent nephrite

Culture

Chinese

Period

Zhou dynasty, Warring States period, 475-221 BCE

Century

5th-3rd century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

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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