Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Small Jade Bird Figure
c. 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
1.5 x 3.4 x 0.5 cm (9/16 x 1 5/16 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 4 g
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