The bird-shaped jade artifacts of the Hongshan culture are among the most frequently discovered, second only to bear-shaped jade artifacts. This could be because, in ancient times, birds were considered beings that connected the heavens and humans. Bird-shaped jade artifacts from the Hongshan culture come in a wide variety of forms, and the artifact in the photo appears to represent an eagle. It has a diagonal grid pattern on both upper middle parts. This jade artifact is of considerable elegance and high quality.
