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Pendant in the shape of a bird

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Pendant in the shape of a bird by Unknown. A white jade pendant carved into the shape of a bird with its head facing left. The bird's body is long and slender, tapering to a point at the bottom. It has a small head with a beak and a circular eye. The pendant has some brown spots and a smooth surface. The background is gray, with a darker shade at the top and a lighter shade at the bottom. A shadow is cast to the right.

Artwork details

Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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