SAM'S collection

Bird Pendant

Bird Pendant

Date11th-10th century B.C.

Label TextUsing a similar technique common to the Shang era (1600-1128 B.C.), creating the effect of "raised" lines-when in fact they are at surface level-is achieved by cutting beveled lines on both sides.

Object number39.13

Exhibition HistorySeattle, Washington, Seattle Asian Art Museum, "Chinese Art: A Seattle Perspective", December 22, 2007 - July 26, 2009 (12/22/2007 - 7/26/2009)

Credit LineEugene Fuller Memorial Collection

Dimensions2 5/8 x 1 in. (6.67 x 2.54 cm)

MediumNephrite

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