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Arc-Shaped Pendant (Huang)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The Arc-Shaped Pendant (Huang) by Huang is a semi-circular, off-white, jade pendant. The pendant has a smooth, glossy surface with a subtle sheen. The surface features a pattern of small, raised bumps or nodules, arranged in a repeating design. The top edge of the pendant is curved, while the bottom edge is open, forming a semi-circle. The pendant has a small hole at the top center. The left and right sides of the pendant have a rough, chipped appearance. The background of the image is black.

Artwork Details

Date
5th–4th century BCE
Medium
Jade (nephrite)
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 354 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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