Oblong-form Pendant with Stylized Bird and Animal in Open Work

Unknown Chinese, Chinese

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17th century

Grayish brown jade

Overall: 2 1/2 × 1 1/4 in. (6.4 × 3.2 cm)

Hood Museum of Art, Dartmouth: Gift of Dr. Lewis and Eva D. Balamuth

MIS.968.102.22

Geography

Place Made: China, East Asia, Asia

Period

1600-1800

Object Name

Personal Adornment

Research Area

Asia

Not on view

Provenance

Dr. Lewis (1905-1981) and Eva D. (1914-2004) Balamuth, New York, New York; given to present collection, 1968.

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