Jade Fish-Bird (one of a pair)
Ritual ImplementsChinese11th-8th century BCE

Jade Fish-Bird (one of a pair)

possibly 11th cent. BCE - 771 BCE

Classification
Ritual Implements
Medium
Translucent, light gray-green nephrite with fine black veins
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

4.2 x 1.3 x 0.3 cm (1 5/8 x 1/2 x 1/8 in.) unspecified: 3 g

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