• Pendant in the form of a stag
  • Pendant in the form of a stag
  • Pendant in the form of a stag
  • Pendant in the form of a stag

Pendant in the form of a stag

Classification
Jewelry and Ornament
Historical period(s)
Western Zhou dynasty, ca. 1050-ca. 950 BCE
Object Date
ca. 1050-ca. 950 BCE
Medium
Jade
Dimension(s)
H x W x D: 5.4 x 2.6 x 0.5 cm (2 1/8 x 1 x 3/16 in)
Origin
China
Credit Line
Gift of Arthur M. Sackler
Collection
Arthur M. Sackler Collection
Accession Number
S1987.873
鹿形飾
西周(公元前1050-950年)
中國
軟玉
高5.4、寬2.6、厚0.5釐米
亞瑟·M·賽克勒贈送
器物編號:S1987.873
On View Location
Currently not on view
Provenance
Previous owner(s)
Abel William Bahr (1877-1959)
Edna H. Bahr (1907-1986)
Dr. Arthur M. Sackler (1913-1987)
Description
The head of this stag is turned back as it carries its flame-like, four horned antlers. Details are by line drilling. One hole for suspension. The color of the stone is an olive-tinged brown. (Dark spot on rear flank; soil adhering; good condition.)
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