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Vessel in the shape of an owl. Two flanges, one ending just under the beak in front and the other continuing to the top of the head in back, have alternating straight and L-shaped scores, those on the front flange being much the deeper of the two. The tail, with a scored flange border, forms the back support of the vessel. Apart from the realistically-formed feet, the bird is strongly stylized. The body is completely covered by rows of scales except for the shoulder line, expressed by a vigorous spiral, and the wings quills, rendered by bands filled with antithetical spirals. Patina green. — Zun wine vessel in the shape of an owl, 13th-12th century BCE
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Bowl. Lady on an elephant. Mounted attendants. Polychrome overglaze. Minai type. Earthenware — Bowl Depicting a Lady Riding an Elephant, 12th-13th century
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Dancers, pair — Dancing Figure, one of a pair, 3rd century BCE - 3rd century CE
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Tomb Figurine of a Court Lady, China — Tomb Figurine of a Court Lady, 618-906
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Bowl, polychromed. King seated on a throne with two personages; to left and right of throne two angels; two birds below. Eight figures seated around throne. — Bowl Depicting a Seated King, 12th century
Iran

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Bowl, overglaze painted ware; mounted ladies — Bowl Depicting Ladies on Horseback, 12th-13th century
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Ewer, white with gold luster decoration. On body seated figures separated by polygons. Arabesques on neck. — Ewer, before 1220
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Figure of animal- open mouth red polychrome. White earthenware 3 color lead glaze. — Figure of an Animal, 618-906
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Dog, standing, deep blue glaze. Earthenware with 3 color lead glaze. — Tomb Figure Representing a Standing Dog, 618-906
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Kneeling camel with Mongolian driver. Red earthenware with traces of white slip. Painted with black and red pigments. — Tomb Figure of a Kneeling Camel with Driver, 618-906
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Figure of woman playing lute finely modeled and white glaze. — Tomb Figure Representing a Musician Playing a Lute, 618-906
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Figure of woman playing pipes. Delicate modeling and fine white glaze. — Tomb Figure Representing a Woman Playing Pipes, 618-906
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White earthenware with white slip. Daoist symbol of the Principle 'Keeping Still; The Mountain' (Ken==) see cat. card for better description. — Tomb Figure Representing a Seated Dog, 618-906
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white jade with pale brown mottling, traces of earthlike substance and red pigment — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
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Finial of an unidentifiable animal, with curved uneven flanges incised design on both sides, similar but not identical pale green translucent jade traces of red pigment and clay-like substance. — Bird Finial, 1523-1028 BCE
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Standing bird in silhouette, flanged, in relief incision in double-line, both sides identical design high tooth-edged crest pale green jade traces of clay-like substance calcified. — Bird Plaque, 1523-1028 BCE
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Curved beak and flanged crest; incised detail on both sides identical; green translucent jade; traces of red pigment and clay — Bird Pendant in Silhouette, 1027-775 BCE
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Bird Pendant, 1050-770 BCE

China

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Highly calcified grey-green jade, traces of red pigment and earthlike substances. — Handle, 1027-775 BCE
China

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Pendant in the form of a Blunt Beaked Bird, 1027-775 BCE

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calcified yellowish green jade with greybrown and brown clouds accentuating the upper horizontal silhouette — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 1027-775 BCE
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Mask of an animal with horns (buffalo) in relief; pendant perforation is drilled at the center of the mouth; incised features at only the front side; translucent jade; traces of red pigment; white jade with light brown clouds — Buffalo-Head Appliqué, 1027-775 BCE
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White jade, traces of red pigment; stylized dragon adorned with mu-lei-wen eye, cowrie shell design on hooked horn, spiral design on the flanges. Beveled surface, two biconical perforations, one between jaws and the other near the tail. — Dragon Pendant, 1027-775 BCE
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jade, arc with animal combination in open work; relief and incisions, pendant; the upper part of arc extends horizontally, curves down and upward, and terminates by confronted dragon heads with a circular ball in the mouth; open work of curved floral pattern with the two heads with crisscrossed design; slightly raised projecting cirular bosses cover the surface of the arc band; small flanking out wins; three small pendant holes, one at the center of the curve, one on each side near the ear of the dragon's head; mottled grey jade — Heng Girdle-Pendant Headpiece, 480-221 BCE
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pendant in form of fish-like arc with tail curved into a lei-wan design; in lower lip of fish is biconical perforation; white jade, traces of earthlike substance — Pendant in the Form of a Fish, 770-221 BCE
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Jade Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

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Bird Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

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Pendant in bird form (flying bird) seeing from above, in high relief; incised lines to emphasize tail. Opaque ivory jade; traces of red pigment. — Pendant in Bird Form, 1027-775 BCE
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Pendant in form of a stylized animal looking from above; slightly flanking out wings; on the body, incised curve-scroll design indicating the top and lower part of the body; small perforation at the beak; traces of clay; tan jade — Cicada Pendant, 1027-775 BCE
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Bird Pendant, 1027-775 BCE

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Curved fish-like animal pendant, relief curved into almost a circle; curved outward tail forms a pendant hole; curved lip; incised details on both sides identically. Translucent pale grey jade; traces of clay-like substance; small hole drilled near the animal's jaw. — Dragon Pendant, 1027-775 BCE
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Knot opener with a carved buffalo at the top, it terminates with a long arrowed pick; low relief buffalo, simplified and unpretentious; oyster white jade — Xi Pendant, 1027-775 BCE
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Huang Crescent Shaped Pendant, 480-221 BCE

China

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Mask of animal with horns can be identified as bull; simple incision to indicate the detail of the animal on the front only. Grey green jade; traces of red pigment and calcification — Bull-Head Pendant, 1027-775 BCE
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standing figurine with turban-like head dress which flanks to the side forms a rectangular shape, hands fold in front of the lower chest; incised lines to indicate the human features, and robe garment; incision on both sides; four perforations, one above each ear, one under each shoulder; green translucent jade; traces of clay-like substance; broken base which is not flat; crack on the left side from the jaw to the base — Standing Figurine, Date Unknown
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bird pendant in high relief (almonst in the round); blunted beak on which a pendant hole has been drilled; identical incisions on both sides; pale grey ivory jade, calcificationn covering side of the wing — Bird Pendant, 1027-775 BCE
China

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Pendant flat silhouette of an animal with a horn and curved back (concave) small perforation incision lines to suggest vaguely the details of the animal, on both sides, however appears to be incomplete. Ivory jade, mottled in blue traces of red pigment. — Dragon Pendant, 1600-1100 BCE
China

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pendant, arched fish form; incision lines to suggest fish fin and generalized features, both sides identical; perforation (very small) at lower jaw; grey blue translucent jade with dark blue spots; traces of clay like substance — Pendant in the Form of a Fish, 475-221 BCE
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Pendant in seated bird silhouette, stylized incised with scroll design and indication of bird's detail on both sides identical. Translucent green jade; traces of red pigment and clay-like substance. — Seated Bird Pendant, 1122-722 BCE
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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 — Pendant in the Form of a Tiger, 1027-775 BCE
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stylized tiger, similar to 50.46.251, further articulated; open mouthed tiger with two teeth shown; the back curves in convex form and the tail curves outward into an open worked pendant hole; incised transverse strips decorate the main body of the animal, on both sides identically; translucent green jade; traces of clay-like substance — Pendant in the Form of a Tiger, 1027-775 BCE
China

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two animals back to back in thread relief form the arc band pendant; incised curve-linear design on both sides, identically; perforation at each end; pale green translucent jade; traces of red pigment — Huang Crescent Shaped Pendant, 475-221 BCE
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Pendant in the Form of a Fish, 480-221 BCE

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Pendant in the Form of a Fish, 480-221 BCE

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Jade; upper part has a form of a feline head with capped horns; monster (t'ao-t'ieh) mask; ends in sharp arrow-like tip with stylized incised design of upside-down triangles; a perforation behind the eyes; knot opener. Calcified cream-colored jade; traces of red pigment and clay-like substance. chi-ku-pai woven texture on underside. — Mi Bow Tip, 1766-1122 BCE
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Jade, knot opener with a monster head, Bow tip with feline head at top; arrow end, incisions on bith sides which are identical. A pair with 50.46.257. Calcified cream colored jade; traces of red pigment and clay-like substance. — Mi Bow Tip, 1766-1122 BCE
China

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Bird Pendant, 1122-722 BCE

China

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Ceremonial blade with three soft ridges, one at the center and one on either side; incised geometric criss-cross design forms a band just before the handle; incised tooth design at the end of the handle. Mottled ivory jade with grey and brown clouds; traces of red pigment and clay. — Ceremonial ge Dagger, 1766-1122 BCE
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Small jade blade with geometric design (two bands of criss-cross pattern) at the handle; incised on both sides identically; three ridged blade, one center and two side producing a beveled surface; four projecting teeth at the base, small perforation. Ivory (oyster) colored jade; trace of clay-like substance. — Ge Dagger Pendant, 1766-1122 BCE
China

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Pendant in mask form; carved interrupted outline; incised features of the mask on only one side; the perforation drilled from one side. Calcified tan colored jade; traces of red pigment. — Animal Face Appliqué, 1766-1122 BCE
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Mask of a monster like animal (t'ao-tieh); carved interrupted outline; incised double line on both sides, detailed features of the mask on the front side, one at the edge of each 'jaw' of the animal mask. Calcified green jade; traces of earth like substance on the back. — Animal Face Appliqué, 1766-1122 BCE
China

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Monster animal mask with horns may identify as a bull-mask; double line incised details on only the front side. Grey-blue jade with calcification; traces of red pigment and clay-like substance. — Bull-Head Pendant, 1766-1122 BCE
China

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Pendant in animal (bird?) silhouette; relief and incision on both sides, identical. Ivory jade; traces of red pigment; one of the tails is broken; the perforation is drilled from one side. — Bird Plaque, 1766-1122 BCE
China

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green jade with brown clouds and dark green moss; partially calcified on the back; four incised dragon heads in a comma and striation pattern decorate chueh — Jue Disc with Slit Opening, 480-221 BCE
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Mottled tan jade, traces of red pigment. Huang shaped plaque showing deity that is part human, part bird. — Bird Plaque (Fitting), 1766-1122 BCE
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Light green transluscent jade, traces of earthlike substance. — Toad Inlay, 1766-1122 BCE
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Highly calcified grey-green jade traces of red pigment and earth-like substance. — Bird Plaque, 1766-1122 BCE
China

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Calcified ivory-white jade, chi ku pai, traces of red pigment and earthlike substance. — Ceremonial Ge Dagger, 1766-1122 BCE
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Dark olive green jade with striations. — Ceremonial Axe, 1766-1122 BCE
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Dark green jade, traces of earthlike substance. — Handle, 1766-1122 BCE
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Translucent tan jade, traces of earth-like substance; Hsi knot opener in the shape of tusk — Pendant in the Form of a Xi Tiger, 480-221 BCE
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partially translucent tan jade — Pendant in the Form of a Xi Tiger, 480-221 BCE
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tan translucent jade, slightly calcified; traces of earthlike substance — Pendant in the Form of a Xi Tiger, 480-221 BCE
China

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calcified ivory jade; dancer's legs terminate in a fish tail through which a pendant hole is drilled — Pendant of a Dancer, 480-221 BCE
China

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grey-green jade, partially calcified, traces of earthlike substance — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
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pale green jade, calicified, traces of earthlike substance; double S-shaped dragon, typical of the Warring States; restoration of the tail — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
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white translucent jade; traces of mud and red pigment — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
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pale green jade — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
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Heng Girdle — Pendant in the Form of a Aoomorphic Figure, 480-221 BCE
China

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Tannish brown jade with dark brown clouds, partially calcified. Decor field is spiral grain design. Both sides of disc are identical. — Xi Bi Disc, 206 BCE - 220 CE
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translucent tan jade with brown markings. — Sword Pommel Jian Shou, 206 BCE - 220 CE
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Translucent tan jade. Curved belt hook with dragon head at hook end; incised petal design on the buckle stub. — Belt Hook, 475-221 BCE
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tan jade, now a yellowish opaque color. Pierced on top with two slanted holes to attach chape to lower end of a scabbard. — Bi Scabbard Chape, 206 BCE - 220 CE
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bead, tan calcified jade. Four rectangular notches in each of the long sides. Spiral-cloud pattern in incised and low relief. — Bead, 480-221 BCE
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Pale green translucent jade, traces of clay — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
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Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE

China

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pale brown jade with brown clouds, breakage and restoration visible near the second perforation — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
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dark green jade; traces of claylike substance; Form of double S-shaped dragon in silhouette, ornamented with c-spiral grain pattern on surface and hooked spirals projecting from back of piece. Biconical perforation at lower arch of dragon. — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 206 BCE - 220 CE
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mottled green jade with black-brown markings, partially calcified, breakage at center with visible resoration line. — Pendant in the form of a Dragon, 480-221 BCE
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pale green translucent jade with light brown clouds; plain surface; serrated edge derived from chi axe — Chi Huan Disc with Notches, 775-480 BCE
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brownish tan jade with red veins — Cong, 206 BCE - 220 CE
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Mottled dark green jade. Straight vertical sides, incised ribbon and circle design at each of four corners. — Cong, 1122-722 BCE
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Dark greyish-green jade. Truncated tube with slightly pyramidal exterior and short ring collars protruding from top and bottom. — Cong, 1122-722 BCE
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Mottled pale ochre jade. Truncated tube shape with incised ribbon design. Use as a symbol of the earth and an emblem of rank by women of high status. From its length this ts'ung is classified as a tsu-ts'ung, emblem of imperial power. — Cong, 1122-722 BCE
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mottled green jade with white clouds; no surface decoration — Oval Tube, 722-481 BCE
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Mottled black jade, spotted with yellow sparkles. — Hu Trapezoidal Blade, 1122-722 BCE
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Grey-black jade with white veins. — Axe Scepter, 1766-1122 BCE
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Dark green jade with black and white clouds. — Trapezoidal Ceremonial Axe, 1766-1122 BCE
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Shape may be derived from hammer head, lance head, possible use was to scale fish. Brown jade with granulation. — Fu Axe Scepter, 1766-1122 BCE
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Mottled brown jade with light and dark clouds. — Ya Chang Scepter, 1122-722 BCE
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green mottled jade — Bi (Ceremonial Disk Symbolizing Heaven), 206 BCE - 220 CE
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Translucent pale green jade with brown markings at the ear of the dragon and the middle of its serpentine body. — Dragon Ornament, 480-221 BCE
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in the round; green-blue translucent jade; a pendant hole drilled at the lower lip of the cow (ox); no surface decor. — Pendant in the Form of a Reclining Cow, 206 BCE - 220 CE
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Pendant (or knot opener) with incision and relief (both sides identical). Translucent yellowish green jade; the shape resembles a dagger with pointed tip; the handle is in form of a monster like head or mask with incised detail (in double line); a drilled hole at the top which ends as the ear or horn of the monster-mask. — Mi Bow Tip, 1766-1122 BCE
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translucent white jade — Plaque, 480-221 BCE
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Cylindrical button-like object; incised and relief. Light brown mottled jade; the surface is completely decorated with double incised design of 'comma' pattern. Pair with 50.46.327. Cat.Card Dims.H.17/32 x Di.31/32 in. — Cylindrical Button-like Object, one of a pair, 480-221 BCE
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pale green translucent jade, traces of earthlike substance. — Human-Figure Pendant, 1523-1028 BCE
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incision and openwork. Mottled and translucent jade; partially calcified; concave reverse side is incised with 'comma' pattern; sinuate lines (incised) follow the curvilinear open work which projects at the side of the ring. Translucent pale green jade with mottling. — Archer’s thumb ring, 480-221 BCE
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Highly calcified, opaque white jade with little remnant of the original green color; traces of earthlike substance. — Ox Pendant, 1122-722 BCE
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pick or knot opener with incision and relief. White translucent jade with marble brown striation; the side of the moon-curved opener is incised with curvilinear lines (not quite identical at both sides) in capturing the comma or lei-wen design; a rectilinear plaque with relief of a deer is placed at the top; the object ends in curved form as part of the incised curvilinear design. Traces of earth. — Xi Pendant, 206 BCE - 220 CE
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