Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-3rd century BCE
Socketed Finial in the Form of a Bird (One of a Pair)
475 BCE - 221 BCE
Dimensions
H. 25.2 x W. 8.4 x D. 4 cm (9 15/16 x 3 5/16 x 1 9/16 in.)
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