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Assembly of Ornaments

Western Han dynasty (206 BCE–9 CE)
Not on view
Returned to lender
This work of art was on loan to the museum and has since been returned to its lender.
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.

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • 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
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art