tiger in crawling position with tail curved upward; forms an arc pendant; tails curves as to form pendant hole; another very small perforation at the lower jaw; incised detail (simple) on both sides identically; translucent green jade; traces of red clay-like substance; the jade is bent at the tiger's head with a sharp 'cut' line

Pendant in the Form of a Tiger, 1027-775 BCE

Unknown artist, expand_more
On View in Gallery 215expand_more
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Title
Pendant in the Form of a Tiger
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Accession Number
50.46.251
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tiger in crawling position with tail curved upward; forms an arc pendant; tails curves as to form pendant hole; another very small perforation at the lower jaw; incised detail (simple) on both sides identically; translucent green jade; traces of red clay-like substance; the jade is bent at the tiger's head with a sharp 'cut' line