Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE

Oblong Jade Tablet with Bird Decor

c. 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE

Classification

Ritual Implements

Medium

Greenish-gray, partially translucent 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

10.8 x 3.3 x 0.7 cm (4 1/4 x 1 5/16 x 1/4 in.) unspecified: 44 g

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