Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE

Jade Bird with Short Tail

c. 1100 - 771 BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Opaque greenish gray, largely discolored nephrite

Culture

Chinese

Period

Zhou dynasty, Western Zhou period, c. 1050-771 BCE

Century

11th-8th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

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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