Pendant in simplified form of a bird profile (silhouette), stylized long tail and blunted-beak; both sides are decorated with identical incised linear designs to indicate the features of the bird. Beige ivory jade, calcification on one side; traces of red pigment.

Bird Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

Unknown artist, expand_more
On View in Gallery 215expand_more
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Title
Bird Pendant
Role
Artist
Accession Number
50.46.237
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Pendant in simplified form of a bird profile (silhouette), stylized long tail and blunted-beak; both sides are decorated with identical incised linear designs to indicate the features of the bird. Beige ivory jade, calcification on one side; traces of red pigment.