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Arc-shaped pendant (Huang)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Arc-shaped pendant by Huang. The pendant is arc-shaped and made of a weathered green metal, likely bronze. It has a raised border around the edges. The surface features a pattern of small, raised spirals arranged in rows. A single small hole is visible near the top center. The pendant is set against a plain gray background.

Artwork details

Date:
5th century BCE
Medium:
Jade (nephrite)
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
600 × 450 px
Museum record:
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