Mi Bow Tip
Jade; upper part has a form of a feline head with capped horns; monster (t'ao-t'ieh) mask; ends in sharp arrow-like tip with stylized incised design of upside-down triangles; a perforation behind the eyes; knot opener. Calcified cream-colored jade; traces of red pigment and clay-like substance. chi-ku-pai woven texture on underside.
- Date
- 1766-1122 BCE
- In our collection
- since November the 22nd, 2009 up to now
- Dimensions
- 3 5/8 x 1 x 3/16 in. (9.21 x 2.54 x 0.4 cm)
- Location
- G215
- Medium
- Calcified ivory jade wtih tracesof red pigment
- Price
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- Composition
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zinc 28% cadmium 10% copper 39% iron 16% oxygen 1% atium 6%