Ritual ImplementsChinese12th-11th century BCE
Jade Bird in Flight
12th-11th century BCE
Dimensions
H. 2.3 x W. 3.5 x D. 0.4 cm (7/8 x 1 3/8 x 3/16 in.) Weight 6 g
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