Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-10th century BCE

Jade Crested Bird with Long Tail

11th-10th century BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Well-polished, opaque buff nephrite plaque

Culture

Chinese

Period

Zhou dynasty, Western Zhou period, c. 1050-771 BCE

Century

11th-10th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

H. 3 x W. 7.7 x D. 0.2 cm (1 3/16 x 3 1/16 x 1/16 in.) Weight 9 g

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