Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Jade Bird
c. 1100 - 771 BCE
Dimensions
H. 2.6 x W. 4 x D. 0.4 cm (1 x 1 9/16 x 3/16 in.) Weight 7 g
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