Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE
Jade Bird
c. 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE
Dimensions
1.7 x 4 x 0.3 cm (11/16 x 1 9/16 x 1/8 in.) unspecified: 4 g
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