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New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
Jade Pendant in the Form of an Arched Dragon Fish
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.

Jade Pendant in the Form of an Arched Dragon Fish

Artist Unknown
CultureChinese | Shang Dynasty | Early Western Zhou
Date13th-10th century B.C.
MediumJade | Nephrite
DimensionsOverall: 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.255
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DescriptionJade pendant of an arched dragon fish of a lightly mottled tan color. Small flat pendant has an incised decoration with a large almond shaped eye, hook nose & long striated mane. Hole for suspension through mouth.

New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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13th-10th century B.C.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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13th century -10th century B.C.
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2007.
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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-2006.
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ca. 7000 -1000 B.C.
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-2006.
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Pre Classic- Classic Period
New photography by Shannon Ruff captured with a digital camera-2006.
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Pre Classic- Classic Period