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A jade pendant of a standing person that is pale green and brown in color and has been carved with fine lines to outline a wrapped robe, belt, draped sleeves, their face, and short hair. The head is large and round.

Jade Pendant in the Shape of a Human Figure

Chinese

Highly polished gray nephrite with dark brown markings

Zhou dynasty, Warring States period, 475-221 BCE

Ritual Implements