Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Jade Tiger in Bird's Eye View
probably 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
6.2 x 1.7 x 0.8 cm (2 7/16 x 11/16 x 5/16 in.) unspecified: 15 g
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