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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
Museum record:
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