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Pendant in the shape of an animal with fish tail

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The pendant depicts an animal with a fish-like tail. The pendant is curved. The head of the animal is on the left. It has two nostrils and two holes for the eyes. The body of the animal curves to the right. The tail has three fins. The pendant appears to be made of bone or ivory, and it has a light beige color with darker spots and marks. The background is a dark brown color. The pendant "Pendant in the shape of an animal with fish tail" is by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
11th–10th century BCE
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
599 × 396 px
Museum record:
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