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
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.
