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Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Pendant by unknown artist shows a long, thin, cylindrical object with a pointed end, made of a dark, weathered material. The object is lying vertically with the pointed end facing downwards. A small hole is visible at the top. A sequence of numbers is printed vertically along the object's length. The object has a rough texture and appears to have signs of aging or wear. The background is a light gray color with a slightly textured surface.

Artwork details

Medium:
Jade
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
227 × 623 px
Museum record:
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