Bird Pendant
Seated bird in silhouette, goose, incised details, both sides identical; perforation drilled at lower part of bird's neck; traces of red pigment. Pendant shows seated bird in profile described as wild goose. Highly calcified jade with deep-green clouds, remnants of the original color; traces of red pigment and earthlike substance. Biconical perforation for stringing at base of neck.
- Date
- 1050-770 BCE
- In our collection
- since October the 12th, 2011 up to now
- Dimensions
- 1 x 1 1/4 x 3/16 in. (2.54 x 3.18 x 0.4 cm)
- Location
- G215
- Medium
- Highly calcified jade with deep yellow-green clouds with traces of red pigment
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- Composition
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cadmium 56% iron 14% zinc 17% oxygen 13%