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Pendants

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular pendant with rounded edges, made of white stone or jade, featuring a carved bird perched on a branch with flowers. The bird faces right, with its head turned back. A small loop at the top connects to a necklace string. Above the pendant, a large round bead and smaller beads are visible. The background is black. Title: Pendants. Artist: Unknown.

Artwork details

Date:
20th century
Medium:
Jade, seed pearls
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
491 × 625 px
Museum record:
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