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Bird Pendant

Pendant in simplified form of a bird profile (silhouette), stylized long tail and blunted-beak; both sides are decorated with identical incised linear designs to indicate the features of the bird. Beige ivory jade, calcification on one side; traces of red pigment.

Date
1027-775 BCE
In our collection
since June the 22nd, 2014 up to now
Dimensions
1 1/4 x 4 7/16 x 3/16 in. (3.18 x 11.27 x 0.4 cm)
Location
G215
Medium
Calcified jade with traces of red pigment
Price
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Composition
copper3%
cadmium66%
iron31%