Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE

Jade Bird with Long Tail

c. 1100 - 771 BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Translucent greenish gray nephrite

Culture

Chinese

Period

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

Century

11th-8th century BCE

Division

Asian and Mediterranean Art

Department

Department of Asian Art

Dimensions

W. 5.2 x D. 0.4 cm (2 1/16 x 3/16 in.) Weight 3 g

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