Oiseau, M.C. 2007-17, Entre -1500 et -1050

Date of production: between -1500 and -1050 dating in century: 12th century bc. Ad type(s) of object(s): china, beliefs - customs - cults - ceremonies, archaeology, sculpture name(s): funerary object, jewel - adornment, statuette materials and techniques: jade (nephrite), engraved = incised place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 1. 6cm width: 3. 3cm thickness: 0. 4cm description: small bird (passerine?): beak, round eye, tail clearly explained. Openwork between the greenhouses. Themes / subjects / places represented: animal representation, bird acquisition method: manual donation name of donor, testator, seller: colas, michel date of acquisition: 2007 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 2007-17. Date: Entre -1500 et -1050.