Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Jade Bird Figure
c. 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
2.7 x 5.5 x 0.2 cm (1 1/16 x 2 3/16 x 1/16 in.) unspecified: 5 g
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