Ritual ImplementsChinese19th-20th century

Primitive Jade Bird-Like Figure

late 19th - early 20th century

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Pale greenish white translucent nephrite

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

19th-20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 7.8 x W. 4.5 x D. 0.3 cm (3 1/16 x 1 3/4 x 1/8 in.) Weight 8 g

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