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Assembly of Ornaments

China

Western Han dynasty (206 BCE–9 CE)

Not on view

The set of jade ornaments was likewise discovered in a royal tomb, in this instance, a member of the Dou family. The curving pendant with dragon’s heads reflects a design from earlier traditions, whereas the monkey and bear are novel motifs.

Assembly of Ornaments, Jade (nephrite), China — Due to rights restrictions, this image cannot be enlarged, viewed at full screen, or downloaded.

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西汉玉组佩

Title: Assembly of Ornaments

Period: Western Han dynasty (206 BCE–9 CE)

Culture: China

Medium: Jade (nephrite)

Dimensions: Top ring: Diam. 3 7/18 in. (8.8 cm);
Dancer: H. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); W. 13/16 in. (2.1 cm);
Half-ring: H. 13/16 in. (2.1 cm); W. 3 15/16 in. (10 cm)
Hooks: H. 3 15/16 in. (10 cm); W. 1/2 in. (1.2 cm)
Phoenix pendants: H. 1 3/4 in. (4.5 cm); W. 1 3/8 in. (3.5 cm)
Dancer: H. 1 9/16 in. (4 cm)
Half-ring: H. 11/16 in. (1.8 cm); W. 2 3/4 in. (7 cm)
Dancers: H. 1 15/16 in. (5 cm); W. 5/8 in. (1.6 cm)
Backboard mount: H. 20 5/8 in. (52.4 cm); W. 13 3/4 in. (34.9 cm); D. 1/2 in. (1.3 cm)

Classification: Jade

Credit Line: Lent by Xi'an Museum