Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Small Jade Bird with a Long Plume
c. 1100 - 771 BCE
Dimensions
H. 3.5 x W. 6.2 x D. 0.3 cm (1 3/8 x 2 7/16 x 1/8 in.) Weight 9 g
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