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Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Gray translucent pendant with a wavy top and bottom edge. The top edge has a small hole and is decorated with swirls on either side. The pendant depicts a man wearing loose pants and a shirt, holding a long object in his right hand. He appears to be standing on one leg, with the other leg bent behind him. A round object is attached to the end of the long object. The background of the pendant is plain. The background behind the pendant is black.

Artwork Details

Date
18th century
Medium
Jade
Culture
China
Dimensions
483 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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