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Arc Pendant with Human-like Figure

c. 1050–771 BCE

China, Western Zhou dynasty

(c. 1046–771 BCE)
Medium
nephrite
Measurements
Overall: 7.1 cm (2 13/16 in.)
Credit Line
John L. Severance Fund 1979.74
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A nephrite pendant is shaped like a translucent, pale green arc tapering toward a flat base. Detailed, incised lines across the surface depict a stylized human-like figure, with a circular hole for an eye near the top. Flowing geometric patterns represent limbs and a torso following the object's curve. A dark brown patch marks the lower edge, while a reddish-brown tip protrudes from the upper corner.

Arc Pendant with Human-like Figure

c. 1050–771 BCE

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

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