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Pendant with Coiled Dragon and Fish

1000–900 BCE

China, Western Zhou dynasty

(c. 1046–771 BCE)
Medium
jade
Measurements
Overall: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)
Credit Line
Anonymous Gift 1952.582
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A triangular jade pendant features translucent, pale green stone with tan patches and is carved with winding, geometric shapes. A large circular hole is centered near the top, while two smaller holes pierce the bottom corners. The surface depicts a fish head with a large eye at the upper left and a coiled dragon in the center. Shallow notches line the outer edges, complementing the rounded, flat form.

Pendant with Coiled Dragon and Fish

1000–900 BCE

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

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