Ritual ImplementsChinese14th-8th century BCE
Jade Bird with Jagged Crest
14th-8th century BCE
Dimensions
H. 4.4 x W. 4.8 x D. 0.3 cm (1 3/4 x 1 7/8 x 1/8 in.) Weight 6 g
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