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Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The pendant is a white jade carving. The pendant is approximately rectangular in shape. The top edge is scalloped, while the bottom edge is wavy. The pendant features a floral pattern carved into its surface, with many small circular holes throughout. A white cord with a cluster of small beads at the top is threaded through a small hole at the top of the pendant. The background is black. The pendant appears to be by artist unknown, titled "Pendant".

Artwork Details

Date
20th century
Medium
Jade, seed pearls
Culture
China
Dimensions
482 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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