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Arc-Shaped Jade Fish Pendant

c. 1050–900 BCE

China, Western Zhou dynasty

(c. 1046–771 BCE)
Medium
nephrite
Measurements
Overall: 9.1 cm (3 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous Gift 1952.577
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A cream-colored nephrite pendant is carved into a smooth, curved arc representing a fish. On the right, its head features a blunt snout with a small circular hole and incised lines defining a rectangular eye and gills. A textured ridge with diagonal notches runs along the top outer edge. To the left, the body tapers into a tail with two pointed lobes. The polished surface displays subtle, natural variations within the stone.

Arc-Shaped Jade Fish Pendant

c. 1050–900 BCE

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)

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