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The oblong plaque carved with a duck standing among aquatic plants.
Reticulated Pendant
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Foad Seyed Mohammadi

Reticulated Pendant

Artist Chinese Artist
DateMing dynasty (1368-1644)
Place of originChina, Asia
MediumJade, gold
Dimensions3 1/8 x 1 13/16 x 5/8 in. (7.9 x 4.6 x 1.6 cm)
ClassificationsClothing and accessories
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.141
Collections
Visual DescriptionThe oblong plaque carved with a duck standing among aquatic plants.
Carved with a crane amidst lotus
Reticulated Pendant
Chinese Artist
Ming dynasty (1368-1644)
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Chinese Artist
Ming dynasty (1368-1644) or Qing Dynasty (1644-1911), 17th century
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Ming dynasty (1368-1644)

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