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Bird-Form Pendant
Bird-Form Pendant
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Bird-Form Pendant

Artist Chinese Artist
DateTang and Song dynasty (618-1279)
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumJade
Dimensions2 1/2 x 1 5/16 x 3/4 in. (6.4 x 3.3 x 1.9 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.88
Collections
Visual DescriptionRepolished
Carved with a crane amidst lotus
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Chinese Artist
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Chinese Artist
Neolithic Period or later
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18th-19th century
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18th-19th century
Arched Pendant
Arched Pendant
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20th century
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Asante Artist
20th century
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100-500

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