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Knotted dragon pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Knotted dragon pendant by Unknown. The pendant is a circular shape with a twisted rope-like design. The pendant has a dragon head at the top. The dragon head is carved with details including eyes, nostrils and mouth. The mouth is open, revealing teeth. Two small holes are on either side of the mouth. The body of the pendant is carved to resemble a rope. The pendant appears to be made of stone or jade. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
3rd century BCE
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
560 × 624 px
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