Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Jade Bird Figure (one of two)
possibly 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
2.6 x 3.3 x 0.3 cm (1 x 1 5/16 x 1/8 in.) unspecified: 5 g
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