Seated bird in silhouette, goose, incised details, both sides identical; perforation drilled at lower part of bird's neck; traces of red pigment. Pendant shows seated bird in profile described as wild goose. Highly calcified jade with deep-green clouds, remnants of the original color; traces of red pigment and earthlike substance. Biconical perforation for stringing at base of neck.

Bird Pendant, 1050-770 BCE

Unknown artist, expand_more
On View in Gallery 215expand_more
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Title
Bird Pendant
Role
Artist
Accession Number
50.46.227
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Seated bird in silhouette, goose, incised details, both sides identical; perforation drilled at lower part of bird's neck; traces of red pigment. Pendant shows seated bird in profile described as wild goose. Highly calcified jade with deep-green clouds, remnants of the original color; traces of red pigment and earthlike substance. Biconical perforation for stringing at base of neck.