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Ivory Tone Pendant

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Ivory Tone Pendant by the artist is a white marble or stone pendant with a rectangular shape and a curved top. The pendant has a small oval hole at the bottom and two small holes on either side of the curved top. The stone has a marbled appearance with darker gray veins and spots throughout. The background of the image is black. The pendant appears to be roughly symmetrical, with a flat bottom that tapers inwards slightly. The overall shape resembles a wide "U" or a rectangle with a semi-circle on top. The pendant seems to have a smooth surface with visible signs of wear.

Artwork details

Date:
ca. 2400–2000 BCE
Medium:
Jade (Nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 459 px
Museum record:
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