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Arc-shaped Pendant with Animal Mask and Interlaced Animal Bands (Huang)

300–100 BCE

China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE) to Western Han dynasty

(206 BCE–8 CE)
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Medium
nephrite
Measurements
Overall: 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous Gift 1952.571.2
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Location
241A Arts of Ancient China
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An arc-shaped nephrite pendant features a muted olive green surface with mottled patches of creamy tan and brown. A small circular hole is punctured through the top center. The ornament is intricately carved with winding animal bands and stylized masks, creating geometric patterns with rounded edges. Both ends of the arc are broken, resulting in jagged, irregular edges where the detailed relief carvings have been severed.

Arc-shaped Pendant with Animal Mask and Interlaced Animal Bands (Huang)

300–100 BCE

China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE) to Western Han dynasty (206 BCE–8 CE)

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