Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Jade Bird
c. 1100 - 771 BCE
Dimensions
H. 2.7 x W. 4.2 x D. 0.3 cm (1 1/16 x 1 5/8 x 1/8 in.) Weight 6 g
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