Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Jade Bird Figure
c. 1100 - 771 BCE
Dimensions
H. 1.8 x W. 4.2 x D. 0.2 cm (11/16 x 1 5/8 x 1/16 in.) Weight 2 g
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