Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Bird with Long Tail (one of two)
c. 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
3.2 x 6.5 x 0.4 cm (1 1/4 x 2 9/16 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 10 g
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