pale tan jade, traces of red pigment. Curled dragon and two smaller animals in profile incised on flat circular band with slit opening. Surface covered with rope pattern. Three perforations suggesting that pendant was used as a heng.

Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE

Unknown artist, expand_more

Pale tan jadeexpand_more

Bequest of Alfred F. Pillsburyexpand_more  50.46.294

On View in Gallery 215expand_more
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Title
Pendant in the form of a Dragon
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Accession Number
50.46.294
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pale tan jade, traces of red pigment. Curled dragon and two smaller animals in profile incised on flat circular band with slit opening. Surface covered with rope pattern. Three perforations suggesting that pendant was used as a heng.