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Pendant in the form of a Dragon

pale tan jade, traces of red pigment. Curled dragon and two smaller animals in profile incised on flat circular band with slit opening. Surface covered with rope pattern. Three perforations suggesting that pendant was used as a heng.

Date
480-221 BCE
In our collection
since September the 15th, 2008 up to now
Dimensions
1/8 x 3 1/4 in. (0.4 x 8.26 cm)
Location
G215
Medium
Pale tan jade
Price
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Composition
iron50%
zinc0%
oxygen13%
cadmium1%
copper36%