Ritual ImplementsChinese12th-11th century BCE
Jade Bird
12th cent. BCE - 11th cent. BCE
Dimensions
5.1 x 2.1 x 0.5 cm (2 x 13/16 x 3/16 in.) unspecified: 10 g
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