Ritual ImplementsChinese20th century

Jade Bird Monster

early 20th century

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Translucent, light gray-green nephrite with whitish and fawn-colored streaks

Culture

Chinese

Century

20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

11.7 x 4 x 0.5 cm (4 5/8 x 1 9/16 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 48 g

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