Amulet of a Crouching Bear

Cleveland Museum of Art

The amulet depicts a crouching bear with a green and yellow mottled appearance. The bear's body is positioned facing left, with its head slightly bowed. Two small, rounded ears protrude from the top of its head. The bear's front paws are tucked under its chest, while its back legs are bent underneath its body. The amulet has a flat base and appears to be made of stone or jade. The background of the image is a gradient of dark gray to light gray. The overall style is simple and minimalist. The artist is unknown.