Tongue Amulet (han) in the Form of a Cicada

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Eastern Han dynasty, 25–220 CE
Date: 1st century CE
Material: Jade (nephrite)
from: China, Asia
Classification: Jades, jewelry & personal accessories
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 233
Dimensions: height: 1 7/8 in. (4.8 cm)
width: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
depth: 5/16 in. (0.8 cm)
weight: 0.5 oz.
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. Charles Kunkel in memory of her brother, Dr. J. William Beckmann
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 319:1951

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