Pendant in the Form of a Silkworm

Culture: Chinese
Period: Chinese Neolithic period, 8000–2000 BCE
Culture: Hongshan culture, 4700–2900 BCE
Date: 3000 BCE
Material: Jade (nephrite)
made in: China, Asia
Classification: Jades, jewelry & personal accessories
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 233
Dimensions: height: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
width: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
depth: 1 1/8 in. (2.9 cm)
weight: 4 oz. (0.1 kg)
Credit Line: Gift of Leona J. Beckmann
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 73:1968.1

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