Pendant in form of seated bird, profile, stylized wings and sloping curved double tail; incision to indicate the features of the bird, both sides identical; perforation at the edge of the chest. Calcified, deep creamy-colored jade; traces of red pigment.

Bird Pendant, 1122-722 BCE

Unknown artist, Chinaexpand_more

Calcified ivory jade with traces of red pigmentexpand_more

Bequest of Alfred F. Pillsburyexpand_more  50.46.260

On View in Gallery 215expand_more
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Bird Pendant
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Artist
Accession Number
50.46.260
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Pendant in form of seated bird, profile, stylized wings and sloping curved double tail; incision to indicate the features of the bird, both sides identical; perforation at the edge of the chest. Calcified, deep creamy-colored jade; traces of red pigment.

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