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Arc-shaped pendant (Huang)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Arc-shaped pendant (Huang) by unknown artist. Grayish-green metal object, arc-shaped and flat with a roughly uniform thickness. The object has two short straight sides. Surface is covered in small spiral patterns. Two small holes are present near the top center. The object shows signs of wear and aging with darker patches and rough edges. The background is a plain off-white color.

Artwork details

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