Han Dynasty Skilfully carved in the form of a single-horned bird, probably a jiu, with a short incurved beak, the head turned back feeding its young carved in high relief on its back, with two further chicks carved near its right wing and tail, its plumage marked with fine incisions and its claws neatly tucked beneath, the stone of white translucent tone with yellow veins to the young bird's beak. 5.5cm (2 1/6in) long.
Han Dynasty Skilfully carved in the form of a single-horned bird, probably a jiu, with a short incurved beak, the head turned back feeding its young carved in high relief on its back, with two further chicks carved near its right wing and tail, its plumage marked with fine incisions and its claws neatly tucked beneath, the stone of white translucent tone with yellow veins to the young bird's beak. 5.5cm (2 1/6in) long.
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