Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Jade Crested Bird
c. 1100 - 771 BCE
Dimensions
H. 3.4 x W. 4.6 x D. 0.3 cm (1 5/16 x 1 13/16 x 1/8 in.) Weight 6 g
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