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Engraved Celt

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rectangular stone pendant with rounded top and bottom. Darker gray swirls throughout stone. Two figures carved on front; figure on left appears to have two tails. Small hole at top. Rope threaded through hole, knotted on left. Number "341" on bottom.

Artwork details

Medium:
Nephrite, pale green with broad band of brown and black staining.
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
538 × 624 px
Museum record:
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