Silhouette of a bird's profile with curved tail; incised lines to indicate the general features of the bird, identical design on both sides; small perforation at the curved neck of the bird pendant. White translucent jade; traces of red pigment; the back side of the pendant is calcified in ivory color; traces of woven texture is found in the back near the area of the bird's beak.

Jade Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

Unknown artist, expand_more
On View in Gallery 215expand_more
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Title
Jade Pendant
Role
Artist
Accession Number
50.46.236
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Silhouette of a bird's profile with curved tail; incised lines to indicate the general features of the bird, identical design on both sides; small perforation at the curved neck of the bird pendant. White translucent jade; traces of red pigment; the back side of the pendant is calcified in ivory color; traces of woven texture is found in the back near the area of the bird's beak.