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Pendant with Daoist divinities

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Black and white photo of a pendant necklace. The pendant is made of a dark material, possibly metal or stone. The pendant is oval-shaped and features intricate carvings of multiple figures. The top of the pendant is rounded and appears to be connected to a cord. The cord is made up of several thin strands that are wrapped together, forming a loop at the top. The background of the image is a plain white surface. The title of the pendant is "Pendant with Daoist divinities" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
19th century
Medium:
Fruit stone
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
170 × 622 px
Museum record:
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