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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Jade Pendant of an Arched Crouching Feline
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Jade Pendant of an Arched Crouching Feline

Artist Unknown
CultureChinese | Shang Dynasty | Early Western Zhou
Date13th-10th century B.C.
MediumJade | Nephrite
DimensionsOverall: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.258
On View
Not on view
DescriptionJade pendant of a crouching arched feline of mottled grey, brown, & tan. Animal in a slightly curved rectangle, feathers incised. Tail area beveled, possibly as knife edge. Hole in mouth for suspension. Several areas of calcification.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Unknown
ca. 7000 -1000 B.C.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
13th century -10th century B.C.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
Unknown
13th century-10th century B.C.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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17th - 18th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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18th century
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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