Pendant
Artist
Unknown
CultureChinese | Late Shangyin Dynasty | Early Western Zh
Date13th century-10th century B.C.
MediumJade
DimensionsOverall: 2 in. (5.1 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.256
Not on view
DescriptionJade pendant of a crouched dragon of a mottled light brown color. Crouched animal has a squared muzzle with a hole for suspension. Strange jar-shaped cap on head. One foot & leg delineated per side. Tail pointed & curved over back forming second, larger hole.Unknown