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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 white material, likely jade. It has a small hole at the top center. The surface features intricate circular patterns. The pendant exhibits areas of brown discoloration and wear, particularly on the right side. The background is a plain gray color.

Artwork details

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