Ritual ImplementsChinese16th-11th century BCE

Jade Stylus with Bird Figure at the Top

c. 16th - c. 11th century BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Dark gray-green opaque, partly discolored nephrite

Culture

Chinese

Period

Shang dynasty, c. 1600-c. 1050 BCE

Century

16th-11th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 8 x W. 1.3 x D. 0.4 cm (3 1/8 x 1/2 x 3/16 in.) Weight 4 g

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