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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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