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
Not on view
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.