Artwork preview

Fragment of a Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular pendant with rounded top. Dark material, possibly stone or metal. Top has small hole. Border of triangles along edges. Two lines of etched symbols, possibly runes. Bottom edge appears jagged and rough. Fragment titled "Fragment of a Pendant" by artist.

Artwork details

Medium:
Nephrite
Culture:
China (possibly Turkestan)
Dimensions:
469 × 625 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette

More from China (possibly Turkestan)