Ritual ImplementsChinese19th-20th century

Primitive Jade Bird Silhouette

late 19th - early 20th century

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Translucent pale green nephrite

Culture

Chinese

Period

Qing dynasty, 1644-1911

Century

19th-20th century

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 6.2 x W. 4 x D. 0.3 cm (2 7/16 x 1 9/16 x 1/8 in.) Weight 13 g

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