Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Jade Bird Figure
c. 1100 - 771 BCE
Dimensions
H. 2.3 x W. 4.6 x D. 0.2 cm (7/8 x 1 13/16 x 1/16 in.) Weight 4 g
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