Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Jade Bird with Short Tail
c. 1100 - 771 BCE
Dimensions
H. 2.9 x W. 5 x D. 0.3 cm (1 1/8 x 1 15/16 x 1/8 in.) Weight 7 g
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