Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Small Jade Bird in an Upright Posture
c. 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
4.2 x 2 x 0.4 cm (1 5/8 x 13/16 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 6 g
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