On view at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, G215
Details
Medium:
Jade (Do Not Use) | Calcified ivory jade with traces of red pigment
Size:
1
Creation Place:
Asia, China
Culture:
Asia, China
Style:
Early Western Chou dynasty, 12th-8th century B.C.
Physical Description:
Pendant in form of seated bird, profile, stylized wings and sloping curved double tail; incision to indicate the features of the bird, both sides identical; perforation at the edge of the chest. Calcified, deep creamy-colored jade; traces of red pigment.
Credit:
Collection Minneapolis Institute of Arts; Bequest of Alfred F. Pillsbury
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