Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-3rd century BCE
Socketed Finial in the Form of a Bird (One of a Pair)
475 BCE - 221 BCE
Dimensions
H. 25.1 x W. 8.7 x D. 4.1 cm (9 7/8 x 3 7/16 x 1 5/8 in.)
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