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A small vertical ornament that’s slightly wider at the top, with a bird figure carved into it.　

Crenelated Jade Tablet with Bird Decor

Chinese

Translucent dark green nephrite with minute dark blue and gold flecks

Zhou dynasty, Western Zhou period, c. 1050-771 BCE

Ritual Implements